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Just picked up my 57 plate FL2 TD4 XS:D:D:D. Couple of questions on the audio system. The manual shows two types of FM select button, one with just FM on it and the other with FM and DAB. My one has FM and Digital but it is not DAB. Anybody have an idea of the significance.:confused: It...

Found a Td4 at a non frachise car lot, 07 XS Auto. Looks generally good, no scratches and bumps, interior tidy etc. Two issues that worry me however. More oil than I like on the gearbox and the tray under the engine although the salesman thought it might be spillage from the oil filler (why...

A couple of times during the winter I had some water dripping through the blind of the sunroof. The seal around the glass is wrinkled particularly at the back and the seal edge seems hard. The RAVE disk covers removing and refitting the seal but should I really look at replacing it and how...

Not withstanding age and therefore reliabilty is the Freelander 2 significantly better than the original, specifically the Td4:confused:

Due to changed circumstances (sic) we no longer need two cars. However the freeby is a manual and the missus needs an auto. Went to the local dealers more than anything cos thehave the range for her to have a test drive. They wanted to price up the two cars to start off the process. The...

Noticed a number of threads about speakers on here. While sorting out the window winder I noticed the back door speaker was not working after I put it back together (might not have been working before but did not notice). No matter how much I cleaned the contacts as soon as I pushed the plug...

Couple of questions about the wiring on my 03 Td4 5 door I am investigating why the rear drivers side will not work at all and the rear passanger side will only work from the front switch only as if the console inhibit switch is depressed (its not). What I find is when the former switch in...

Little article on Countryfile about 4x4s offroading, not entirely negative but needless to say treehuggers got their oar in.:mad:

Did all the Td4 Engines in the Freelander have an Acoustic Cover fitted. Some of the drawings in the RAVE disk show it but mine doesn't have one fitted. I would be a little surprised if it had been left off as it has unly been serviced by dealers until now.

Finally got the OK from the insurance company to modify my 2003 Td4 so I am resurecting the project. Bit puzzled about the both the EGR bypass and the Tuning box. There appears to be two EGR bypass modules on e-bay, one black laquered and one stainless steel and both slagging each other off...

Obviously in the recent weather a warm car is useful, just sure about mine so what are they normally like?:confused: The engine temp indicator rises as normal from cold but the cabin takes ages to warm up (heated seats are a godsend). It does demist the screen but takes ages to get to the top...

Need to tow a trailer next year which is fairly close to the limit of the freebie. Some of the caravan forums mention that a tuning box makes all the difference. Reading around I like the look of the Synergy2 especially as I a suspicious about the MAF anyway, what have others found with this...

I recently had reason to take my 03 Td4 to a dealer to test the cause of a rather flat pull away. They identified a low output from the high pressure pump which has now been resolved. What else would I need apart from a laptop which I already have to have been able to diagnose this myself? I...

In 1980 I was working at an Auto Electrical centre in Colchester mostly on ICE and accessories. One day the local BL dealer delivered us a brand new Range Rover for some upgrades. We fitted new audio equipment and started fitting electric windows as this was not a factory option at that time...

OK so now I am totally lost! There does not appear to be a really reliable way to diagnose a suspect VCU. I posted a question as I was concerned about my VCU due to the sensation of having the handbrake on reversing on full lock. Other threads suggest marking the input and output shafts and...

I have seen several threads about problem VCUs and I am sus about mine! 03 plate and I've had it for a few weeks and am generally happy except for one point. Low speed full lock manouvres (particularly in reverse) feel like the handbrake is on and as soon as I depress the clutch the vehicle...

I miss the fact that my Freelander has no fog lights fitted, made worse by the fact that the driving lights are higher than in a normal car. It is an 03 plate Td4, so the factory kit is no longer available. Does anybody know of a neat solution available without the use of ironmongery visible on...

I have seen some questions about this so I thought I would pass on the info I have collected doing the same. My Freebie is an 03 Td4 ES Premium with a Becker DE4765 Head Unit with Harman Kardon Audio and Rover/Alpine CD Changer. The head unit is released by two keys fitted into the small slots...

Due to get my 2003 model next week and joined as this looked a good source of info even if slightly off the wall at times. Bought one as we sometimes have to get a heavy trailer across grass fields during the summer months and our main tow driver has moved on. I have never owned one before...

About to take on a F/L Td4 ES Premium 03 reg (01/05/03) with the Becker sat nav head unit which although working leaves a lot to be desired. Looking to replace it with a standard head unit or one with a flip out sat nav screen and bluetooth h/free but I am trying to confirm how the existing...