1. adam01

    new to freelander advice needed

    to answer to number 1 question is that the temperature gauge does go up to the middle quite quick this is normal. Adam
  2. adam01

    opposite an unusual item or place

    If you would like to submit a picture of your 4x4 Truck or SUV, please place it here , i am looking for 4x4 freelanders or any kind of suv , really like to see them as dirty as hell or if you just have an interesting picture IE: under the evening sun or your 4x4 near or opposite an unusual item...
  3. adam01

    Rear Seat Belt not long enough

    thats very strange as i have 2 baby car seats at rear of me FL what year is yours as mine is a 3 door year 2000- i have no problems at all getting seat belts around the seats Adam
  4. adam01

    IRD Filler and Drain Plugs

    i was thinking of something different thanks for correcting me Adam
  5. adam01

    First question ... please be gentle

    A. There is a procedure for closing the roof manually, but it assumes the sunroof motor works. On many other cars there is a crank handle that can be used to close a sunroof. What you can try is this: Remove map lamp lens and bezel assembly from roof console assembly. On Coupes, pull...
  6. adam01

    IRD Filler and Drain Plugs

    Gearbox Fluid Level - Plug Location Model - Freelander Affected Range - All KV6 and Td4 Automatic derivatives (i.e. JATCO Transmission) Re-Issue Information - PROBLEM, CAUSE and ACTION text amended. Issue 2 of this bulletin has become necessary due to continuing reports of incorrect...
  7. adam01

    TD4 Oil change..........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

    think of it as an experience and the next time you need to do it it will become easy. just be patient# Adam
  8. adam01

    TD4 Oil change..........grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

    If its the bolts Im thinking of, then they are 17mm M10 Rachet spanner is the tool of choice for sump guard removal. Do what alot of us do . Drill a 4" hole under the oil filter for quick access Adam Sorry Not under the oil filter but underneath the bolt of the oilpan it is
  9. adam01

    what about a freelander

    now that tells me :(
  10. adam01

    what about a freelander

    just a thought:)
  11. adam01

    what about a freelander

    Did you check the runout as suggested? Check it off the car, then check it on the car. Were all the mating surfaces cleaned, so no wobble introduced? No play in wheel bearings? You may want to swap tires around or remount to determine if you have a flat spotted tire. If not too bad, it...
  12. adam01

    SRS light on any ideas (freelander)

    Just fitted one of these and will be doing another one in a couple of days, i think there are two part numbers, both work and one of them is superceeded. 140 quid + VAT at a land rover dearlership in Uk. Not ordered to chassis number but only one shot for programming, and not swappable...
  13. adam01

    Auto Gearbox oil seal leaking

    If you have been driving for sometime and just encountered the leaks, it is very much either gearbox oil seal, Gasket or Gear/Engine oil sensor bolts tightening fault. I have a case of gearbox oil leak at a very early mileage, and replaced gearbox my self , after changed the gasket without...
  14. adam01

    SRS light on any ideas (freelander)

    You need a new ECU,they are designed to be single use. Adam
  15. adam01

    my freelander has no power

    You need to get an engine diagnostic check done on it. my old one did this and it was the ecu out of sync. cost a few hundred to sort it though. Adam
  16. adam01

    what about a freelander

    freelander is a great all rounder and like any car its the way you look after and service it that makes the difference i have done almost 6000 Miles in mine and only have change the oil and filter and belts , i did have a small leak but later found it was only a pin hole in a pipe. and my...
  17. adam01

    Warning Light!!

    check if any leaks in the exhaust system just a thought Adam
  18. adam01

    Warning Light!!

    In case you are still experiencing this issue. The ABS, TC & HDC system are all controlled by the ABS modulator ECU. It requires feedback from the wheel speed sensors i.e measures wheel speed delta (difference in wheel speed), and for HDC, gear position. If the instrument pack warning lamps are...
  19. adam01

    I'm glad I checked

    i always check weekly to be safe to be safe as i have kids Adam