Just had the low coolant message When putting the cars away for the night

Another check in morning now the car not on the slope of my driveway and when I can see and its not raining

Had a steering wheel locked message a couple of times once trying to start, Sorted by moving the steering wheel

once when I had just pulled away and was moving Luckly straight road and turned out the lock wasn't on, but seeing that I clenched a little Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

checked today and the coolant was low, so topped it up with water to the max point (1pint in total)

Will be keeping a eye on it and have them investigate at service if required

I'll have to remember to check antifreeze level too before the next cold spell Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

I seem to get the low coolant message whenever the vehicle is parked on a slope (which is most of the time where I live). Is this a common issue?

@clinkerhull

I would say that it's common to check the coolant level, and add up if low for all cars.

If you see the message frequently after checking it, then a dealership visit is needed. 2010 Freelander 2 Select TD4 auto....gone
2011 Freelander 2 TD4 auto ...current

Dont know about youz, but a while back I got a service notice to bring in my LR2 to have a modification done to a possible coolant line leak.

Yes, but that service action (Q081) is specific to i6 gasoline engine.
Most of the people here have TD4 diesel engine.

Obviously it's a pressurised system but is there an overflow? if you park on a steep slope maybe that's where the coolant has gone?

Mine is a diesel engine and ive had to top it up now twice after a message came up in the display.Well its going in on thursday to investigate the slipping cluth thing that so many people on hear seem to have so will ask them to look at that as well.

Did you resolve your coolant problem in 2009?! I have topped up four times in four months in less than a thousand miles. Can't find a leak anywhere.
Have a freelander 2 2007 SE auto.

Would appreciate any feedback from dealership Kurt

Did you resolve your coolant problem in 2009?! I have topped up four times in four months in less than a thousand miles. Can't find a leak anywhere.
Have a freelander 2 2007 SE auto.

Would appreciate any feedback from dealership Kurt

I just topped it up and it was checked at the next service, no fault or leaks found Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Cagliere wrote:

Did you resolve your coolant problem in 2009?! I have topped up four times in four months in less than a thousand miles. Can't find a leak anywhere.
Have a freelander 2 2007 SE auto.

Would appreciate any feedback from dealership

Hi there Pastmaster


Thanks for lightning response

Yes I had a dreadful feeling that the gasket may have gone, but had it pressure tested by a very good friend who is a mechanic and had it for a full day ( no charge!).

Topped up with pure xlc coolant. He doesn't suspect a blown head gasket the car has only done 26000 miles. Very frustrating. Have just purchased some coolant uv dye and a uv light to look for it, but will also look at the dyes which detect gases in the coolant for a blown head gasket. From experience the head gasket if blown will produce white smoke ( none showing) and pink a lot. Had a merc that blew the gasket but the coolant was going straight out of the exhaust.

Have seen reports on FL2s that have had coolant issues with replacement of EGR valve, coolant level sensor, hose pipe, hose clip from expansion tank...the list is endless.

Will buy a new cap and hope it is a cheap problem...if it is the cap would I not see coolant residue?

Thanks again

Cagliere

Mmm can't relax until I find the problem Kurt

Npinks

Appreciate the reply and glad to hear you are motoring without issue. I look forward the same outcome  Kurt

I get the steering column lock msg once in a while for no reason. Happens after startup but doesn't affect steering at all. The msg goes away after a few mins. Need to get it checked out at my second service, but not sure if they'll find the problem since it's intermittant. Anyone know the real problem?