GW8IZR wrote:

I also noticed that in auto the headlamp washing is disabled

GW8IZR wrote:

My 2009 gs has the auto light function, completely useless... just comes on when I start the car whatever the ambient light conditions.

I also noticed that in auto the headlamp washing is disabled

Don’t know what pack this would come under MY13 GS has auto lights and wipers no heated screen but heated seats with arm rests oh and no headlight washers
All factory std as the vin check so I presume the first owner specc’d it
 MY06 FL1 TD4 2 door red (gone)
MY07 FL2 SE TD4 black (gone)
MY13 FL2 GS TD4 Santorini black

Again, interesting - I'm not sure how the spec sheet played out on the facelift models as clearly auto lights became an option on the GS at that point, whereas prior it was standard at that spec level? And to separate it out from auto wipers seems odd given they share the same sensor, wiring and windscreen requirement.

Going to call up the local independent specialist today and see if they can do coding etc and then go from there re getting the upgraded stalk.

Also see why the second smart key we have will only open the car but not start it whilst I'm in there.

Worms wrote:

GW8IZR wrote:

My 2009 gs has the auto light function, completely useless... just comes on when I start the car whatever the ambient light conditions.

I also noticed that in auto the headlamp washing is disabled

Weird! My GS(e) is on a 59 plate, which I believe means it’s Model Year 2010. The headlamp washing works in all light modes on mine - although I agree with lightwater that it is not the most effective system! I do have the CCF set to ‘Scandinavian’ lights always on, but the dash still responds to ambient light as it would if the headlights were on Auto.

2014 GS.
Heated leather, no heated screen, auto wipers or auto headlights. No front fogs either but retrofitted them. WHY do all cars not come with heated windscreens? My 2004 Discovery had it but a 10 years newer product from the same manufacturer doesn't? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

2007 GS - auto lights, fog lights, auto wiper. No heated screen or seats. Looks like newer models had an economy drive on the basic level, with purchasers from new having to shell out for the extras.

Possibly?
Quite happy to sacrifice auto lights and wipers for heated leather seats though.  Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Not wanting to raise a old thread but did anyone get to the point of doing this upgrade? My 2012 GS became too broken to repair, so went for a 2013 GS with heated leather seats..and I was also shocked at the lack of auto-lights & auto-wipers, as other have suggested I thought this would be standard?

Look forward to hear if anyone was able to add this in later on.. For Sale: 2012 Freelander 2 GS (https://www.freel2.com/forum/post431941.html)
Current: 2013 (62 plate) Freelander 2 GS
Me: Web Developer by day, Search & Rescue comms manager for Severn Area Rescue Assocation by night

Have never heard anything further on the subject, I certainly never bothered but not a fan of auto lights and wipers, perfectly happy to turn them on and off as I want, not when the car thinks I want them.
(Your avatar looks like you're missing your front wheel btw 😁) Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

The wheel must be turned at just the right angle!

Bobupndown wrote:

(Your avatar looks like you're missing your front wheel btw 😁)

Can assure you it is there!
 For Sale: 2012 Freelander 2 GS (https://www.freel2.com/forum/post431941.html)
Current: 2013 (62 plate) Freelander 2 GS
Me: Web Developer by day, Search & Rescue comms manager for Severn Area Rescue Assocation by night

How can a 2012 Freelander 2 be so broken it's only worth scrapping?
It's worth much more than that, unless it's been bent around a tree. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.

Bobupndown wrote:

2014 GS.
Heated leather, no heated screen, auto wipers or auto headlights. No front fogs either but retrofitted them. WHY do all cars not come with heated windscreens? My 2004 Discovery had it but a 10 years newer product from the same manufacturer doesn't?

Because a HFS costs 3 X as much as a standard screen.
I actually won't by an Land Rover that doesn't have a heated screen, as it's the most useful option available.
Frozen to clear in a minute, perfect.  2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE.
Hyundai Ionic 5 Ultimate on order.

Nodge68 wrote:

How can a 2012 Freelander 2 be so broken it's only worth scrapping?
It's worth much more than that, unless it's been bent around a tree.