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The early FL2 had steering isuues - usually ended up changing the reservior, pump and rack. Some have had diff issues - pinion bearing failure. Latest ones are having fun with the DPF (diesel particulate filter) which needs a blast down the motorway occasionally to regenerate. Manuals have...

Our 22006 TD4 auto had the larger twin tail pipe back box fitted as standard, it was always being hit when off road, eventually it got ripped off - not a pretty sight. Went to the dealer and ordered a new one. When it came it was the smaller single pipe version, I questioned the parts guy, he...

35mpg from a FL2 - in my dreams. Our 2008 Auto in the book gives 35mpg. Used to give 30-32mpg. Fitted roof rails and ladder on rear door 29-30mpg Fitted MT tyres 27mpg. Going quickly 25-26 mpg, cruise control set at 60 = 28mpg until you leave the motoway. Towing 1200kg -at 60 24mpg...

Software upgrade - surely this should be done when serviced? Got to agree that testing wil involve a strip down and 2 hours seems about right. If it was me and still under warranty I would start it the old way, call out LR assist EVERY time, and insist it was taken to Guy Salmon Stockport...

:doh: Ok OP your right, I'm getting old and :eek: I have been driving the FL2 for a while now, but after your reminder I do remember locking the doors with the key when we left the dog in the car. The FL2 is different 1. Lock button. • Press once to lock the vehicle and arm the...

From memory remove key and immobiliser operates. Press lock once and doors lock and alarm is set. Press lock a second time and internal monitoring is set - do not do this if dog is left in car and/or sun roof is left open. Press and hold - drops the rear window.

As long as some of the glow plugs work then the rig-ma-rol of turnng the ignition on, then off then on and starting does give the remaining glow plugs a chance. But lets be honest, you should put the fob in and press the start button, the car should/should not operate the glow plugs depending...

Just because Tesco/Asda etc. don't seem to specialise in fuel don't take them to be stupid. They have Very deep pockets and can afford the specialists in any field. I worked for an oil manufacturer a while ago, they made oil for several supermarkets and thier own brand. A well known...

Roof bars are easy. From memory:- To fit the roof rails, remove plastic strips running along either side of roof, and drill two 20mm holes in each at the point indicated by the fitting instructions, you will need new double sided tape to get them to stick back on. While the strips are off...

Fit new rear tyres to the back and you should be OK. Several changes were made around 2000, and again in 2003, brakes, wheels, gear ratios(IRD), diesel engine type, suspension all underwent changes. The later the model the better - although there are those who have the less powerfull earlier...

After 15 years working on gas engines in forklifts (usually VW, peugeot, isuzu) a couple of pointers. Petrol when it enters the combustion chamber acts as a cooling charge - LPG less so. If your cooling system is marginal this will not be kind. Because the fuel costs have halved you...

Have never driven a Disco 1 or 2, did the experience in a Disco 3 and still happy with the Freelander. Don't get hung up about the snorkle unless you are going somewhere very dusty, we have floated the rear of the FL1 before the engine intake was flooded. But when we toook ours on the Morocco...

Many of the owners have years of trouble free motoring - only the few who have had issues will be posting online. The good experiences with dealers also will get very little publicity, the bad experiences rightly get the publicity they deserve. For example mine has just been in for a belt...

Generall grabber AT2 Best you can get, yes they make more noise than the Goodyear Wranglers that we originally had, but acceptable. Be carefull though what you gain off road you will loose on tarmac. The AT2 wouldn't aquaplane no matter how much I tried, will claw through mud and snow - has...

Got to agree with Freelance No they don't fit, Had a 2006 FL1, bought a set from a FL2, wouldn't fit, sold them, then bought a FL2 :)

Hate to say this but ------- take it to a dealer , with supporting paperwork. There are about a couple of dozen different locking wheel nut keys, a decent dealer will have them all. For the price of an hours labour he can take them all off, and then will try to sell you a new set. Don't know...

First thoughts are, your car is 3 years old it should have a 3 year old (working) gearbox, a reconditioned (working) one with a years warranty doesn't seem a bad offer. But from LR own admission they have an issue that should have been delt with earlier this year that MIGHT have prevented...

All 2007 FL2 auto's should have been recalled earlier this year for a software update to the gearbox/haldex coupling. The recall was Q106 "transmission slip/flare" This has just been superceeded by 307-Q106v2, which now covers vehicles up to 2010 see note below from Alex on Freel2 site. RE...

It should be covered by warranty as there is a service bulletin about it. This one courtesy of Alex on freel2:- Special Service Message (SSM) 44149 Models: LF - Freelander 2 Title Freelander 2 Manual Transmission-Gears difficult/stiff to select Last Modified 26-APR-2010 07:53...

Wife insists on sunroof for ventilation when parked up with the dog in - doesn't like leaving the side windows down. Hence we always go for aircon and sunroof.