hi to all-need some help!!

Hi to all i have just this morning purchased a 2003 Freelander "Masai Mara" 1.8 and it seems to be a really sweet ride.
I have some minor issues firstly the HDC light is Amber,and the T/C light is illuminated on the dashboard,as i understand this is probably due to brakes,so i have looked up a Pad change and it seems straightforward.
Also the drivers side door will not open on the fob all the rest do so need a fix for this,.
Any general advice will be well recived too.
Mnay thanks in advance

HDC light along with TC light won't be anything to do with the friction surfaces, as those aren't monitored.

To know exactly what is causing the issue, then you really need to have the ABS module codes read.

It's possible there's a failure in the ABS module itself, which can often give 2 Amigos as they're know.

The door lock will simply need a replacement actuator.

Common issues with the Freelander 1.8 are coolant loss, often resulting in head gasket failure.
Make sure the timing belt has been changed in the last 5 years.

The Freelander needs to have 4 identical tyres, with the least worn on the rear, otherwise serious transmission failure can occur.
Unfortunately many Freelanders converted to 2WD to hide a failing 4WD system.

Can i just switch out the ABS module,found a goo used one online for £20!
And is it straightforward to do??
cheers

Hi nodger again,can i just use an OBD and check and clear any codes??
cheers

gingergit55 said:

Can i just switch out the ABS module,found a goo used one online for £20!

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Possibly, but only if that's the issue. There are many items that can cause the lights to come on, and simply swapping components isn't really the best way, which is why the codes need to be read.

gingergit55 said:

Hi nodger again,can i just use an OBD and check and clear any codes??
cheers

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No. It needs to be an LR or universal full system diagnostic reader, OBD2 won't read the ABS module, just the ECM.

Here the symptoms and cause table.

Nodge68 said:

Possibly, but only if that's the issue. There are many items that can cause the lights to come on, and simply swapping components isn't really the best way, which is why the codes need to be read.


No. It needs to be an LR or universal full system diagnostic reader, OBD2 won't read the ABS module, just the ECM.

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Cheers for the advice,sorry to be thick but what is LR??? Also found a universal code reader on amazon:
Amazon product
Would this do it??
regards
Toby

gingergit55 said:

Cheers for the advice,sorry to be thick but what is LR??? Also found a universal code reader on amazon:
Amazon product
Would this do it??
regards
Toby

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@blue beasty - can we shield this post from AG please

gingergit55 said:

Cheers for the advice,sorry to be thick but what is LR??? Also found a universal code reader on amazon:
Amazon product
Would this do it??
regards
Toby

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If the braking system were part of the engine, then it might work.

The ABS system uses its own computer. It shares the network to the computer's ODB port, but uses different messages - formats and protocols.

Engine computers that are ODBII compliant all use a set of statutory protocols and formats primarily related to emissions - hence a ODBII reader will read and clear codes for ODBII compliant car's engine computers - but this does not cover the other computers such as the braking/ABS computer, airbag/SRS computer, hand brake computer, steering computer, security computer etc etc.

Even ODBII does not include all functionality of the engine's computer - just those dictated by the legislation, such as reading and clearing codes. I'm pretty sure it does not cover such things as service lights etc.

Freelander when it was introduced was not ODBII compliant - it used a proprietary messaging system that needed a device capable of understanding the LR messages. They did move to (limited) ODBII compliance, but not sure of the year. As said though, this only covers the engine. If you want a reader that is guaranteed to talk to a Freelander's engine and ABS computers, you really need one that is designed for the Freelander.

My early '99 L Series Freelander will not talk to an ODBII dongle at all. It uses highly proprietary messages - however, I did try another device on it (forget which) and while it would not talk to the engine it did talk to me ABS computer - go figure! However, your ABS computer is different to mine, my '99 car uses a Wabco ABS system while your's will be using a Teves Mk25 system and a different computer to control it.

It is all very clear and simple - not!

I''l be kind and answer that difficult question as to what LR means (if that brain block hasn't moved yet) LR = ........ wait for it....... drum roll ....... Land Rover

Thank you-Gandalf.so will a universal code reader £14.99 Amazon do the trick????

gingergit55 said:

Cheers for the advice,sorry to be thick but what is LR???

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LR is the abbreviation for Land Rover.

gingergit55 said:

Thank you-Gandalf.so will a universal code reader £14.99 Amazon do the trick???

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I wouldn't think so.
About the cheapest multi-system code reader for a Freelander 1 is the Icarsoft I930, which is now discontinued, but was about £90, when it was available.
They come up on ebay sometimes though.