Freelander 2 57 reg. diesel. Wife came out of work, unlocked car and it won’t start. I’ve tried now and no luck. Weirdly no dash lights apart from alarm flashing. Battery 12.26 volts headlights , windows radio all good. Checked lots of fuses no luck. Anyone know why no dashboard lights and won’t start please ?
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
You're more likely to get knowledgeable replies here so moved. Good luck.
kernowsvenski
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Turning over? Clicking but not turning? Completely dead?
saxavordian
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Hairdryers faulty also the Battery may read healthy but in reality failing or failed. Try a booster battery to see if this kick starts portable hair salon.
saxavordian
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Do you still have a warranty for the battery or was this original fitted as they only last about 5 years tops. Don't forget factory battery are standard grade that why most people upgrade to a heavier later on.
saxavordian
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Sorry just jumped your thread by mistake meant the OP
saxavordian
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Hmm, the
thanks ill go back to Tesco where I left it and try a jump start tomorrow.
saxavordian
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Are you not a member of a Rescue like AA RAC Green Flag
Thanks I put a meter on battery and showing 12.26 volts. I can't understand why no dash lights as they can't draw much current whereas elec Windows etc are fine. But I will try a Jump start tomorrow
I had the exact same symptoms although mines the 1.8. I called out the AA and it was the small wire going into the starter, They get all cruded up. Simply slid it off and on a couple of times and all was well.
Same as you, had power but suddenly after being fine, just wouldnt turn over.
Same as you, had power but suddenly after being fine, just wouldnt turn over.
GrumpyGel
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If the dash lights aren't coming on, then I don't suppose it a fault with the starter or its directly related components.
In saying that - I presume you mean that you get in the car, turn on the ignition and the normal self test of bulbs does not occur?
Electrical problems on the F2 can be a right nightmare.
Might it be something 'simple' though like the ignition switch if everything else works but nothing that responds to turning the key? Dunno if you have keyless, but - but if you do, then substitute ignition switch with the keyless stuff.
In saying that - I presume you mean that you get in the car, turn on the ignition and the normal self test of bulbs does not occur?
Electrical problems on the F2 can be a right nightmare.
Might it be something 'simple' though like the ignition switch if everything else works but nothing that responds to turning the key? Dunno if you have keyless, but - but if you do, then substitute ignition switch with the keyless stuff.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
Yer can't start it untill it wakes up. No dash lights is the first problem ter resolve. Is the alarm led still flashing after unlocking with the remote? What happens normally when yer put the fob int dash, compared to now when it's faulty?
