That figures... I had just had reconditioned gearbox put in, but hadn't connected it to the starting problem! Thanks for the info.

How is a 1.8 petrol engine earthed? I had a problem starting: just a single clunk from the solenoid but no cranking when the key was turned. Replaced the starter motor, which now whirred but still failed to crank the engine. A recovery mechanic got it firing up by putting a makeshift earth...

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I think in a 1998 Freelander the relays are in the fusebox under the wheel, not in the engine compartment... they are the yellow plug in boxes right? any idea which one controls HDC?

You did indeed! It's weird that Thule make the bars but don't put their own locks on them... that's what threw me. There's nothing on the locks saying Ronis, and the code format is the same as Thule's. Anyway, I'd definitely recommend A.Buckenham's (Blackstock Rd, London) for any car lock...

took it to specialist car locksmith Buckenham's who figured it out & cut a key. turns out the lock is made by Ronis. case solved.

Got exactly the same issue (1998 1.8l petrol). Just happened suddenly, no recent work under the bonnet. You mention the throttle position sensor & fuses so I guess you've checked out this thread already: http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/hdc-light-stays-amber-69045.html I can't find the...

That's an excellent idea. Key No. 049 Can anyone help? Pretty please...

Goddam replacement key doesn't fit! Nobody knows nothing. LR say Thule make the locks. Thule say they don't. Then they say they do but say I must have non-LR bars. I point out the receipt from LR with LR bars listed. They don't know why the replacement key doesn't fit. They helpfully suggest it...

Optimus Prime: L&F and Euro Locks are the same company group, so you weren't off track. You must have a different set to mine though. The Landrover spares guy told me that Thule make all the Landrover rack systems.

Cheers ianda12. In the service history stuff I found the receipt from the dealer, who confirmed the bars are made by Thule. Have ordered new keys £8. Hope they fit.

Optimus Prime, Many thanks for links. Called Lowe & Fletcher, gave the no stamped on the lock (049) and they said they'd expect the key to have prefix 70, 18 or AA rather than FH. So now I'm wondering if my roof bars are the same make as yours... Could I trouble you to get some exact details...

Optimus Prime, many thanks for the info. Will get on to Lowe & Fletcher, hopefully they'll be able to supply a replacement. btw, i couldn't find the "key chart" in your millions of posts... i've tried the obvious search keywords, like 'key" & "chart" & "lock". is that too logical? maybe should...

I've got a 2nd-hand Freelander 1998. It's got roof bars fitted but no key... so can't remove or adjust. I think they're orig Landrover; there's a number inscribed indicating replacement key batch. Any ideas where to get a replacement? Ta.

How did you get on? Thinking of using the same kit!!!