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Remedy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey
Bonnet sensor

Hi team. Sorry to bother. Had the classic bonnet sensor failure on my 13 plate FL2.

I’ve shorted the sensor with a paper clip, and then electrical taped it. Will I be ok to drive it like this whilst I wait a few days to get it fixed?

Post #409241 20th Jun 2021 8:04 pm
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Denboy



Member Since: 24 Oct 2019
Location: Merseyside
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 S Auto Stornoway Grey

Great idea only waited 2 yrs will fit a new one soon0

Post #409242 20th Jun 2021 8:11 pm
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Jack frost



Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
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My paper clip has been in for over 6yrs, you should be ok Rolling with laughter

Post #409244 20th Jun 2021 8:17 pm
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Remedy



Member Since: 25 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey

Haha brilliant. Thanks!

Post #409245 20th Jun 2021 8:20 pm
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merlinj79



Member Since: 14 Aug 2019
Location: San Diego
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United States 2008 LR2 i6 S Auto Tambora Flame

I actually replace the switch, vice paperclip but that's for my wife's benefit. If it were just me the paper clip would be fine.

Growing up we never had hood sensors, the backup latch worked just fine.

Post #409263 21st Jun 2021 3:03 pm
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Tony WS



Member Since: 22 May 2021
Location: Gloucestershire
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Hi...... can anyone direct me to the post on how to do the "paper clip" override?? Thanjks... Tony

Post #409724 3rd Jul 2021 6:17 pm
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Badger51



Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
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Try using the ‘search’ facility!

https://www.freel2.com/forum/post391801.html (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Post #409734 3rd Jul 2021 11:04 pm
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Tony WS



Member Since: 22 May 2021
Location: Gloucestershire
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Thanks for the link Badger... I'm a bit of an amateur at this.... in the post it says "finnaly found the bonnet catch connector. Any advice on how to do that as keen not to unplug and bridge the wrong think! Confused Mine a RHD 2008 Thanks again for your help.

Post #409743 4th Jul 2021 10:12 am
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Badger51



Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
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Try looking at the bonnet catch behind the r/h headlamp. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

Post #409753 4th Jul 2021 12:34 pm
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Tony WS



Member Since: 22 May 2021
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Thanks... great job for a Sunday afternoon!

Post #409755 4th Jul 2021 12:46 pm
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