Freelander TC/HDC query

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Sighs

Guest

• Jul 31, 2005

• #1

Hello,
quick query, I have 04 freelander and the Traction Control and
Hill Descent Warning lights have come on and stayed on. I haven't been
anywhere near a hill. Is it safe to drive and should I prepare myself
for a hefty repair bill?
Thanks, Simon.

 

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Huw

Guest

• Jul 31, 2005

• #2

"Sighs" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello,
> quick query, I have 04 freelander and the Traction Control and
> Hill Descent Warning lights have come on and stayed on. I haven't been
> anywhere near a hill. Is it safe to drive and should I prepare myself
> for a hefty repair bill?
> Thanks, Simon.

If you never need them, take the bulbs out ;-)

Huw

 

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90ninety

Guest

• Aug 1, 2005

• #3

I've heard of this a couple of times. could be a few things
1. A fault with the ABS sensors. (a part of HDC/TC workings. Sometimes they
move in their holders and just need a tap back in with a hammer and block of
wood.
2. Poor connection to the HDC switch.

Hope this will help you. If you take it to a local garage, niether fault
should warrant a hefty repair bill.

Stew.

--
1990 Ninety 2.5 n/a D (Jasmine) - the off-road toy
Ex- Freelander Td4 5dr owner - the worst vehicle I have ever had!!!
New Jeep Cherokee Ltd 2.8CRD Auto - freelander replacement.



"Sighs" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello,
> quick query, I have 04 freelander and the Traction Control and
> Hill Descent Warning lights have come on and stayed on. I haven't been
> anywhere near a hill. Is it safe to drive and should I prepare myself
> for a hefty repair bill?
> Thanks, Simon.

 

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Sighs

Guest

• Aug 1, 2005

• #4

thanks, at least i know where to start looking.

On Mon, 1 Aug 2005 00:11:47 +0100, "90ninety"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I've heard of this a couple of times. could be a few things
>1. A fault with the ABS sensors. (a part of HDC/TC workings. Sometimes they
>move in their holders and just need a tap back in with a hammer and block of
>wood.
>2. Poor connection to the HDC switch.
>
>Hope this will help you. If you take it to a local garage, niether fault
>should warrant a hefty repair bill.
>
>Stew.

 

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Pip

Guest

• Aug 3, 2005

• #5

I have a similar problem with a 52 plate 3dr I've recently bought. It's
back with the dealer to be fixed (4th time in as many weeks of ownership!).
There is a lot of similar problems on other forums that point to a faulty
ABS unit but then you normally get the ABS warning light on as well as
TC/HDC. I'm only getting TC and HDC lights on; of course it means you can't
use HDC, I don't know whether TC is then also disabled?

My dealer has got LR involved this week so I'll let you know what they have
to say. As for repair bills, an 04 vehicle should still be covered by the
original warranty - take it to your (or any) LR dealer and get them to fix
it.

Have you got SatNav?

Regards
Pip

 

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Dave

Guest

• Aug 4, 2005

• #6

> quick query, I have 04 freelander and the Traction Control and
> Hill Descent Warning lights have come on and stayed on. I haven't been
> anywhere near a hill. Is it safe to drive and should I prepare myself
> for a hefty repair bill?

Isn't it still under warranty?

It's probably a faulty wheel speed sensor which shouldn't cost much anyway.

Dave

 

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JPF

Guest

• Aug 4, 2005

• #7

Make sure the brake lights work. The switch is a common malady.

On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 12:59:37 +0100, Sighs <[email protected]> wrote:

>Hello,
> quick query, I have 04 freelander and the Traction Control and
>Hill Descent Warning lights have come on and stayed on. I haven't been
>anywhere near a hill. Is it safe to drive and should I prepare myself
>for a hefty repair bill?
>Thanks, Simon.