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    Engine management light

    When I turn the key to position 2 ready to start my 2003 TD4 Freelander the EML to the right of the ABS light goes off as it is meant to and then immediately comes back on for 7seconds. It does this if I start the car immediately or hang off till the light goes back off. Weather I wait till it...
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    What MPG do you get from your Flander

    Over the last tank Ive been getting 39.2 out of a 2003 TD4 Freelander with 102k miles on the clock. Driving style would be brisk but consistent. I try to accelerate gently and look ahead to minimise braking. Driving includes all road types including city, rural and motorway miles. The car is...
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    Driving with the Tailgate window open - Safe or Not?

    Hi, While out driving on warm days Ive on occasion opened the Tailgate window. However while out today with a few friends one commented that he could smell exhaust fumes after opening the window. My question is basically, Is it safe to drive with the rear tailgate window open or is it only...
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    Custom Wheel Cover

    What! No big red button! :)
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    Freelander TD4 ongoing advisable maintenance

    Im posting this link as it addresses my question so for anyone else searching here you go: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/freelander-everything-you-need-know-46437.html It was also started by The Mad Hat Man :-)
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    Custom Wheel Cover

    Hi Guys, I was looking to purchase a custom wheel cover for the back of my Freelander. My other option is to stick over the design on the current one I have. Do you know of anyone who can do either for a reasonable cost. Im over in Belfast, N.Ireland in case someone is local who can do it...
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    VCU check

    I realise that a few months have passed since last post but though this the best place to post instead of a new topic. It does not seem overly stiff on reversing full lock. Better way of describing it prehaps is that Im just aware that its tighter than my 2wd vehicle so hopefully that...
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    Freelander Tuning Advice

    Hi, Sorry to bring up an old topic but with so many topics on this subject it seemed pointless to start another. Ive just changed from a Xsara Picasso 2.0hdi getting 42.9mpg average to a 2003 TD4 Freelander and am now getting 32.8mpg over the last tank. With the extra running costs in fuel...
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    Freelander TD4 ongoing advisable maintenance

    Hi, I was just reading up on the TD4 engine having just purchased a Freelander have came across some general "upgrades" and things to do in order to improve the general running of the car and known reliability issues. Some of the suggestions Id came across were (quoted so perhaps incorrect) -...