Freelander 1998 L series 2ltr d
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saxavordian
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might not the hill decenter switch. When did you last replace brake light switch. If not you can check by sticking a short broom handle between seat and pedal. Or have some look when you press with keys in the ignition on.
I have experienced the 3lights(3 amigos) coming on about 5yrs ago. This is the first time I have had just the HDC showing. I have
changed the brake switch, checked the hdc switch and wiring, checked bulbs and lights, tried the hill descent down a hill but all without any success.
Hence the reason for the request for the diagnostic test.
changed the brake switch, checked the hdc switch and wiring, checked bulbs and lights, tried the hill descent down a hill but all without any success.
Hence the reason for the request for the diagnostic test.
Brake switch would have had all three of our old friends lit bright? That this is only HDC limits the number of things it could be. It won’t be a wheel speed sensor for example.
Might be a gear position sensor (1st/reverse) or the hdc switch. But you’re right, the diagnostic tester should help narrow things down further...
Might be a gear position sensor (1st/reverse) or the hdc switch. But you’re right, the diagnostic tester should help narrow things down further...
GrumpyGel
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If you want to have a go at running this lone Amigo out of town without reading the codes, you've got a better chance than normal, cos 1 light, as @rob_bell say, narrows down the possibilities. You could download the Rave workshop manual which gives a list of reasons for the different warning light combinations...
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/rave-disk-maintenance-manual.260227/
If there's nobody near you with a reader, just pop into a local Landie (indie) garage and get the codes read, shouldn't cost you much. That's what I do.
FYI, there's a thing on here that if there's no pics it doesn't exist or didn't appen. We know you're shy, cos it took you over 6 years to write your 1st post (further proof L Series are the bestest and most reliable engines?) but a pic of the car is customary. Actually that last bit is made up, but you can never have to many pics of L Series Freelanders.
https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/rave-disk-maintenance-manual.260227/
If there's nobody near you with a reader, just pop into a local Landie (indie) garage and get the codes read, shouldn't cost you much. That's what I do.
FYI, there's a thing on here that if there's no pics it doesn't exist or didn't appen. We know you're shy, cos it took you over 6 years to write your 1st post (further proof L Series are the bestest and most reliable engines?) but a pic of the car is customary. Actually that last bit is made up, but you can never have to many pics of L Series Freelanders.
GrumpyGel
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Wrong, they are very likable & Right, they are slowYou wouldn't. They're as slow as a slow thing.
If I'm honest, they are a PITA pulling away at lights - as you say slow as a slow thing. Overall though, I do love it. Open road driving is pleasurable and in slow moving traffic it doesn't matter how fast your car is. The South Island here is about the size of England and we have about 10 miles of motorway. So virtually all my driving is on the equivalent of British B and 4 digit A roads. The L Series is fine on them and if I need to overtake a car (or 5), I drop a gear and leave them in a cloud of soot.
Performance is only 1 aspect. For reliability it can't be beaten, I've always got between 35 and 43mpg out of it, it sounds awesome and I just love owning my old British diesel
But L-Series is very tuneable by all accounts
It is. My L series Rover 400 was actually pretty quick, once I'd "played" with it.
That would do my head in. I can't stand ill informed bureaucrats dictating which car I own and which I can't.
Me, I'd give the place the middle finger and move west.
Oh I did.
GrumpyGel
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Or South and round the back.It is. My L series Rover 400 was actually pretty quick, once I'd "played" with it.
That would do my head in. I can't stand ill informed bureaucrats dictating which car I own and which I can't.
Me, I'd give the place the middle finger and move west.
Oh I did.
Brake switch would have had all three of our old friends lit bright? That this is only HDC limits the number of things it could be. It won’t be a wheel speed sensor for example.
Might be a gear position sensor (1st/reverse) or the hdc switch. But you’re right, the diagnostic tester should help narrow things down further...
Thanks. I contacted the parts dept of my local L.R. dealership and they could not locate the sensor.
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