Matthew9889
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Hi everyone
I have owned a 63 plate, 63k Freelander 2 for about 3 years now and have had no issues, it's been a great vehicle! Occasionally I have had the odd problem with the key fobs either not working correctly or needing resetting but other than that all fine.
I do need some advice on two recent issues if there is anyone out there with some expertise that can help I would be really grateful. I have seen both of these mentioned on the forum in various places but it doesnt quite cover my issue.
First is regarding the door locks. A few weeks ago none of the doors would unlock, and we had to go in through the tailgate. Eventually the front passanger and rear driver door returned to "normal" operation, however the front driver door does not lock and the rear passenger door does not unlock! I took it for a diagnosis and the 4x4 garage said that it needed two new locks. Yesterday I replaced the actuator on the front driver door with a brand new one, and was feeling very pleased with myself after quite a tricky process! However, the door still does not lock, so I assume it can't be the actuator. Given the rear passenger door also failed at exactly the same time, I am suspicious about what the actual real problem could be. I can hear the mechanism whirring inside the door, and when sat in the drivers seat, I can see the lock next to the handle trying to close, however it is almost as if it doesn't have enough strength to lock itself fully. Could it either be a battery issue (had same one since new) or could it be some lubrication required somewhere?
Secondly, I had a "reduced traction" fault come up a few weeks ago, the garage said it needs a new haldex pump. No fault lights come up since and seems to drive ok, although it does need some new tyres in the next couple of weeks as the fronts are down to 3mm and have some side wear on the walls. I've read various threads on this here but do people mainly think that it definitely needs a new pump (£500 plus vat fitted at the garage) or do you think it could need a haldex oil change only? Or could it be a random light that came on that won't return. Welcome any thoughts! I am at a bit of a loss and could do with some genuine advice from some expert owners.
Thanks everyone
I have owned a 63 plate, 63k Freelander 2 for about 3 years now and have had no issues, it's been a great vehicle! Occasionally I have had the odd problem with the key fobs either not working correctly or needing resetting but other than that all fine.
I do need some advice on two recent issues if there is anyone out there with some expertise that can help I would be really grateful. I have seen both of these mentioned on the forum in various places but it doesnt quite cover my issue.
First is regarding the door locks. A few weeks ago none of the doors would unlock, and we had to go in through the tailgate. Eventually the front passanger and rear driver door returned to "normal" operation, however the front driver door does not lock and the rear passenger door does not unlock! I took it for a diagnosis and the 4x4 garage said that it needed two new locks. Yesterday I replaced the actuator on the front driver door with a brand new one, and was feeling very pleased with myself after quite a tricky process! However, the door still does not lock, so I assume it can't be the actuator. Given the rear passenger door also failed at exactly the same time, I am suspicious about what the actual real problem could be. I can hear the mechanism whirring inside the door, and when sat in the drivers seat, I can see the lock next to the handle trying to close, however it is almost as if it doesn't have enough strength to lock itself fully. Could it either be a battery issue (had same one since new) or could it be some lubrication required somewhere?
Secondly, I had a "reduced traction" fault come up a few weeks ago, the garage said it needs a new haldex pump. No fault lights come up since and seems to drive ok, although it does need some new tyres in the next couple of weeks as the fronts are down to 3mm and have some side wear on the walls. I've read various threads on this here but do people mainly think that it definitely needs a new pump (£500 plus vat fitted at the garage) or do you think it could need a haldex oil change only? Or could it be a random light that came on that won't return. Welcome any thoughts! I am at a bit of a loss and could do with some genuine advice from some expert owners.
Thanks everyone
