VCU test results

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Boothyboy

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #1

Hi, I have just tried testing my VCU as seen on this site(turning back wheel whilst jacked up) however there was no resistance at all and I can move the wheel fine. It's an auto so tried with it in drive, park and neutral but same result. What des his mean as everything I have read says it should move with force if ok or nt at all if seized?

 

GrumpyGel

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #2

Is there a VCU on a Freelander2 ? Fink its all run off sensors and clutches.

 

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Boothyboy

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #3

Maybe that explains it then thanks for the reply, at least I can stop worrying that that's the problem, was sounding like it could have been expensive.

 

The Mad Hat Man

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #4

Electronic Haldex unit on rear diff

 

Freelaner

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #5

Freelander 2 int a real freelander



It dunt try to break itself every 5 minutes

 

GrumpyGel

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• Jul 11, 2014

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Freelaner said:

Freelander 2 int a real freelander



It dunt try to break itself every 5 minutes

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Always thought there was something sus about it!

 

Hippo

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• Jul 11, 2014

• #7

No vcu fitted to the Freelander 2 so the one wheel up test won't work. Not the first time it's been tried. Well done for putting the effort to try though.

 

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Boothyboy

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• Jul 14, 2014

• #8

Thanks all. Back to the drawing board then. My car is making a wheeling/cluncking when I first start the engine. It's worse when I have right lock on and am accelerating. Sounds like mettle scraping on metal. Ay ideas?

 

Nodge68

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• Jul 14, 2014

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It could be anything. The FL2 is a complex vehicle. If you don't know your way round a car really well, a LR dealer or independent is your best bet.

 

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Boothyboy

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• Jul 14, 2014

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Thanks for the advise, think I will just need to bite the bullet and take it to the dealer. Live in the middle east and parts seem to be 2-3 times more expensive so was a bit reluctant to take it. Can do a lot of bits myself but it's the identifying whatneedso be done that is he hard bit! Thanks anyway

 

Hippo

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• Jul 15, 2014

• #11

Get some to start yer hippo while yer outside it so yer can see/hear where it's coming from. Tell us what happens.