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I definitely did have mug written on my face ... ... when I first bought the bastard thing. I was only going on advice from the garages I visited. Still a lot of money, whichever way you look at it. Shouldn't be expecting to but a new gearbox for an auto, that had only done 70k. That...

Hi, Update - I took it to a Land Rover specialist - he said something about the power bands, and ultimately it's the gearbox. He also said he could change the expensive gearbox oil, and that might fix it, but he was pretty certain a new gearbox = £2500 ... Just posted another thread ...

Hi, I have just got rid of my Freelander GS Auto TD4, after 6 six miserable weeks. New Starter Motor New Battery Gearbox died (Automatic) No propshaft when bought (I found out later) Numerous lightbulb changes Not entirely Land Rovers fault, but I am left with a disdain for Freelanders...

Rocket ... Thanks for the link, and for the info - really appreciate a reccomendation. Will certainly use them in the near future, and tell them you gave me their details (if they speak English ;) Thanks again to everyone. Freelander is working fine(ish) ... watch this space :)

Freelander GS 4 Door Auto (2001) Starter Motor Indicator Bulb HDC trouble Dashboard lighting up like a xmas tree Only had it for 4 weeks!!!

Hi, 2nd thread on this forum (bloody freelander!). Freelander GS Auto 2TD 4 door Driving last night, and the whole car jolted, the 'Hill Descent Climb' light came on with the exclamation mark, and it felt like it was stuck in a low gear (pulling away from the lights was very slow). On...

Final update. Thanks so much for all your help + advice. I thought I would write a reply on here, as everyone has been so great, and perhaps someone might find this useful in the future? The garage guy didn't replace the starter motor, instead he took it out, and cleaned the contacts (at...

Hi, Update: 08/01/09 @ 06:48 The car wouldn't start - same again. After Land Rover Dealership taking over 100 GBP of my money, the bloody thing wouldn't start again. Battery fully charged. Can hear the starter motor still clicking. After about 15/20 attempts in succession, it...

... Of course. Makes sense. Thanks

Update: 07/01/09 @16:31 Went to the Land Rover Dealership in Warsaw, they said the starter motor is fine, and that the battery was low. They gave it a 'supercharge' (not sure if they are referring to the recharge, or my bill). And it works fine. One thing I noticed, and not sure if it...

Warsaw, Poland :( I got the car picked up by a 'Land Rover' dealership ... they had to put it on a trailer because it's automatic. Just spoke to them, and they said it's the battery ... even though I just drove 1200 miles a week ago??? I know the cold affects batteries, but the headlights...

Thanks Darmain, appreciate all your help and advice. I'll give it a bash in the morning -22 out there now! I'm kinda thinking the Automatic was a bad idea. Although it is nice and lazy. I wont risk an engine fire. Although if I can't get it started, at least I'll be warm(er). Bloody cars!

... I thought something as bad as that. The click really is loud. If I 'tapped' it with a hammer, would that help me get to the garage? I thought that maybe as the fob was playing up, it was an immobiliser problem ... 79p battery and all my troubles would be over. Bugger. I only bought it a...

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??? Is that even English??? I'll try and jump start in the morning. Thanks for the ... errrr ... help ;)