[Alibro]

Hi Guys
This car is near me and I'm trying to decide if it is worth the risk.
Landrover freelander | United Kingdom | Gumtree
I can't make out what model it is but it must be one if the first face lifted Freelanders.
I know it would be hard to diagnose without knowing the history and why the key/immobiliser isn't working but I guess worst case is the ECU is fubared.
Anyone any idea how big a job it would be if worst case is correct?

 

[GrumpyGel]

I'd be suspicious that its nicked, but if its not....

If it were an early one it might just be the battery in the fob needs replacing - I don't know if that could be the case with the older ones if there's a battery in the key?

I suppose the thing to do would be to plug a code reader in and see what comes back. Might just say the bonnet is open or something and the bonnet open switch needs replacing. Might be they lost the keys and need replacement ones coded into the CCU - although you'd have though they would have said that.

ECUs are pretty reliable - I wouldn't have thought it is the CCU - but could be. If it is, then I think you'd have to get matching CCU, ECU and keys from a breakers. It might cost a bit, but at least they are simply just plug in parts.

 

[clarkkent]

Add says spares or repair, which raises a whole bunch of questions.
£950 is cheap if key fob is the only problem, but a lot for a non runner/scraper.

 

[Alibro]

I'd be suspicious that its nicked, but if its not....

If it were an early one it might just be the battery in the fob needs replacing - I don't know if that could be the case with the older ones if there's a battery in the key?

I suppose the thing to do would be to plug a code reader in and see what comes back. Might just say the bonnet is open or something and the bonnet open switch needs replacing. Might be they lost the keys and need replacement ones coded into the CCU - although you'd have though they would have said that.

ECUs are pretty reliable - I wouldn't have thought it is the CCU - but could be. If it is, then I think you'd have to get matching CCU, ECU and keys from a breakers. It might cost a bit, but at least they are simply just plug in parts.

Mmmm, maybe simple but then again maybe not.
As for being stolen, if the guy has the V5 document in his name it should be OK but if not I'd run a mile.

Add says spares or repair, which raises a whole bunch of questions.
£950 is cheap if key fob is the only problem, but a lot for a non runner/scraper.

True, I'd have thought £300 - £400 max as no way of knowing if the engine is scrap.
I might take a look just for the fun and see what condition it is in.

 

[clarkkent]

I might take a look just for the fun and see what condition it is in.

sounds like a plan

 

[Nodge68]

I'd be suspicious that its nicked, but if its not....

If it were an early one it might just be the battery in the fob needs replacing - I don't know if that could be the case with the older ones if there's a battery in the key?

I suppose the thing to do would be to plug a code reader in and see what comes back. Might just say the bonnet is open or something and the bonnet open switch needs replacing. Might be they lost the keys and need replacement ones coded into the CCU - although you'd have though they would have said that.

ECUs are pretty reliable - I wouldn't have thought it is the CCU - but could be. If it is, then I think you'd have to get matching CCU, ECU and keys from a breakers. It might cost a bit, but at least they are simply just plug in parts.

The transponder is in the key on the post 2001 MY Freelander. The coil around the ignition lock can fail causing the immobiliser to stay active. But there could also be more dubious reasons for the car not to start. If the car is in good running condition, it's worth quite a bit as parts.

 

[Alibro]

It would be worth money for parts but I'm not interested in having it lying about. I have an old Audi A3 sitting for parts and it's more trouble than it's worth.
I would only be interested if there was a fairly good chance of getting it going.