Technical help

Hi all
Does anyone know the exact location of the Yaw sensor in a freelander 2 ?

I believe the vehicle dynamics sensor cluster will be under the centre console. They're normally central on a vehicle to be most accurate.

On later models it was incorporated into the Restraint Control Module, which as Nodge says is beneath the centre console.
BEWARE Before touching this ensure ignition is off and there is NO chance of power getting to the module.
If you lift it with power on, car thinks it is in a roll and Airbags will be deployed !
I've seen this done, by someone who should have known better.

Shedload said:

On later models it was incorporated into the Restraint Control Module, which as Nodge says is beneath the centre console.
BEWARE Before touching this ensure ignition is off and there is NO chance of power getting to the module.
If you lift it with power on, car thinks it is in a roll and Airbags will be deployed !
I've seen this done, by someone who should have known better.

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Sounds like a "disconnect battery to be on the safe side" job!

Shedload said:

On later models it was incorporated into the Restraint Control Module, which as Nodge says is beneath the centre console.
BEWARE Before touching this ensure ignition is off and there is NO chance of power getting to the module.
If you lift it with power on, car thinks it is in a roll and Airbags will be deployed !
I've seen this done, by someone who should have known better.

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Thanks .
Mine is a 2013 model with an ABS fault . I have a sensor on order as diagnosed by Auto Sparks on their computer. Hope it sorts it .

Shedload said:

On later models it was incorporated into the Restraint Control Module, which as Nodge says is beneath the centre console.
BEWARE Before touching this ensure ignition is off and there is NO chance of power getting to the module.
If you lift it with power on, car thinks it is in a roll and Airbags will be deployed !
I've seen this done, by someone who should have known better.

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Btw , It’s not incorporated into the airbag control module. It’s a separate sensor . Must be around the same position though along with the longitudinal and lateral sensors .

The ABS Module is situated behind the Brake booster.

Shedload said:

The ABS Module is situated behind the Brake booster.

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Thanks but it’s the Yaw rate sensor location I need

Welshy said:

Thanks but it’s the Yaw rate sensor location I need

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It's under the centre console.

Yes if fitted separately the YAW rate is under the centre console as Nodge says.
If memory serves me correct. The YAW rate has one connector and the RCM has two.
I thought you mentioned an ABS fault ?

Shedload said:

Yes if fitted separately the YAW rate is under the centre console as Nodge says.
If memory serves me correct. The YAW rate has one connector and the RCM has two.
I thought you mentioned an ABS fault ?

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Yes I have 4 faults present together. Abs fault , stability control, hdc , and emergency brake assist , all unavailable

Someone will be along with more knowledge than me but I would think that sounds like an ABS sensor fault at one of the wheels.
You need a good code reader to pinpoint the issue.
It could possibly be the YAW Rate Sensor but to be honest I have not heard of one failing.

I'd be pointing a finger at a wheel speed sensor over the vehicle dynamics sensor module. The reason being, the wheel sensors are exposed to water, salt, mud, high temperatures, low temperatures, and crazy amounts of vibration.
The VDSM on the other hand has a cosy life inside a warm, dry, softly sprung vehicle cabin.

Thanks guys
I’ve had the car on 2 different diagnostics both showing faults longitudinal acceleration and lateral acceleration sensors . I then had it checked by auto sparks and their machine, which I assume is better has pinpointed the problem to be the yaw rate sensor. All I can do is try a replacement one and see .
I drove a freelander 1 sport for 12 years with no hassle. This car is already beginning to **** me off within the first few months if owning it .

Welshy said:

Thanks guys
I’ve had the car on 2 different diagnostics both showing faults longitudinal acceleration and lateral acceleration sensors . I then had it checked by auto sparks and their machine, which I assume is better has pinpointed the problem to be the yaw rate sensor. All I can do is try a replacement one and see .
I drove a freelander 1 sport for 12 years with no hassle. This car is already beginning to **** me off within the first few months if owning it .

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The Freelander 2 is many times more complicated than the FL1, so when issues do crop up, they are often more difficult to solve.