Freelander starting issues

Charlottegreen · Dec 15, 2017

Hi all,
Come here to hopefully find some help! I own a freelander 2, 08 plate, diesel 2.2, this week with the cold he won't start at all without a jump. He's automatic so I hold the start button to warm him a little, dash lights on, but when I press the button he clicks then nothing. Dash lights off, and a clicking in the glove box.
I've thought new battery, alternator, filters? Any ideas?

But he's driving me insane! I've owned him since September 2017 in that time his rear wiper has stopped working because of a fuse and wiring fault, his front light bulbs have been replaced 3 times because they keep dying, he's had a new intercooler. Not a lot I grant you but enough in 3 months!
As a general question have I made a mistake buying one?

Thanks a lot

x

Colthebrummie · Dec 15, 2017

Get the biggest battery you can fit in. This cold weather kills older batteries. You can use a volt meter to check if the alternator is charging but make sure the drive belt is adjusted properly. 3 headlight bulbs or three sets of headlight bulbs? You have to be careful handling them, if you touch the glass part with bare fingers, it can reduce the life of them significantly.

Col

Charlottegreen · Dec 15, 2017

Hi,

Thanks once I get a jump I'll go battery hunting, 3 bulbs not sets, all fitted by a garage

Charlotte

freelance · Dec 15, 2017

Bulbs fitted were cheap and nasty if they didn’t last, and yes you need a new battery

guineafowl21 · Dec 15, 2017

Battery problems with blowing bulbs - you’d be wise to check the alternator isn’t overcharging. The likes of Halfords do free battery and alternator checks.

Nodge68 · Dec 15, 2017

Blowing bulbs is a sign that the battery is dead. The FL2 uses a smart charging system. If the battery isn't absorbing the power from the alternator, the voltage rises to very high levels, often 15.5 volts plus. This makes short work of bulbs, particularly the headlight bulbs.

Charlottegreen · Dec 15, 2017

Thank you very much everyone, visit to the local garage tomorrow for bulbs, batteries etc!

Arctic2 · Dec 15, 2017

Also get your self an added earth strap to the starter motor bolt, if you only have the short earth from the battery to the inner wing, agree battery is most likely past it's best.

Alibro · Dec 16, 2017

Nodge68 said:
Blowing bulbs is a sign that the battery is dead. The FL2 uses a smart charging system. If the battery isn't absorbing the power from the alternator, the voltage rises to very high levels, often 15.5 volts plus. This makes short work of bulbs, particularly the headlight bulbs.

Nice one Nodge, I learn something new every day on this site. I've a mate who's Peugeot was constantly blowing bulbs and nobody could tell him why.

Charlottegreen · Dec 16, 2017

Today we have a new battery, alternator seems to be fine, bulbs replaced on both fronts..... hopefully Freddie freelander will be less problematic from here on in

x

Colthebrummie · Dec 17, 2017

Fingers crossed Charlotte. You need to knock on wood when you say things like that about a landrover.

Col

Arctic2 · Dec 17, 2017

Charlottegreen said:
Today we have a new battery, alternator seems to be fine, bulbs replaced on both fronts..... hopefully Freddie freelander will be less problematic from here on in x

HI Charlotte.
Did you ask for the earth to be checked out, as in my post above, if not really is worth checking.

Charlottegreen · Jan 4, 2018

Hi

Yes it was checked

Arctic2 · Jan 5, 2018

Charlottegreen said:
Hi

Yes it was checked

Charlotte did they say if an extra earth strap had been added ? nor not

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