Green Flag flatly refuse to tow any Freelander for any distance at all - apparently due to past problems when recovering by towing at customers' insistence (told to me by Green Flag recovery man when my lp pump failed)
I'm with the AA for this reason. They will lift the whole Freelander. Cheaper cover doesn't always have this option. If you break down yer stuck so get tricked into accepting what they offer.Green Flag flatly refuse to tow any Freelander for any distance at all - apparently due to past problems when recovering by towing at customers' insistence (told to me by Green Flag recovery man when my lp pump failed)
Also watch out for garages where they don't realise that testing brakes on rollers is a no-no , Tapley meter only for FL's !!
Measures the braking effect as you can't put a 4x4 Freelander on a 2 wheel roller for the brake test, unless the prop is removed.Tapley meter?
100 euros would barely pay for one wheel and tyre, so you can't lose no matter what you do!
I'd be tempted to at least look into getting it running - for the head gasket, check for oil in the water and water in the oil. Better still, buy a combustion leak test kit. Do a compression test on all cylinders, too.
Check it over for the usual FL problems - window regs, locking, VCU/IRD, etc. Then make your decision.
It would be fun to swap your Td4 powertrain into it - depends how energetic you're feeling.
No experience with the V6, I'm afraid, but in general:
Ignition switch unlikely given the mileage, but it could be that some anus has been driving it with every key they've ever owned hanging off the keyring. Check for 12v at the starter spade terminal while the key is turned.
If yes - suspect battery, cables, solenoid or starter.
If no - suspect ignition switch, relay, immobiliser or wiring fault.
EDIT: I forgot it's an automatic so investigate the neutral safety switch - I'll have to hand over to someone who likes driving dodgems to help you with that one...
Could be an immobiliser issue with ignition and no crank!
Also what does the red light by the gear lever show and the dash display show for gear position?
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