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Metzradt

New Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #1

Hi all, I have just collected my first land rover (2002 Freelander) earlier today and am really looking forward to being part of this community.

I hope to get some help and advise on a small issue as to what I should do.

The remote central locking was apparently working up until recently but now I have to use the Key. I have been assured that the battery has been changed but I will be prudent and replace this myself tomorrow. If this fails to work can anybody offer any advise?

Also, any advise as to where I can get pick up an owners manual?

Many thanks
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The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 19, 2013

• #2

wot injun yu got?

is the vcu and both props in place?

 

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Metzradt

New Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #3

Not great on the technical stuff but Ill try, The engine is a TD4, not sure what the VCU is and the rear drive shaft has been removed but came with the jeep.

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 19, 2013

• #4

ooo feck

does your insurance know its only 2wd?



ere guys................ we got another one

 

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Metzradt

New Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #5

No the insurance don't know, is this an issue? I can have the shaft fitted if this a problem though.

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 19, 2013

• #6

It is possible that you are uninsured.
of more concern is the reason for removing the propshaft. It is usually done to hide drivetrain problems which may be very expensive.

see http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/my-fl-two-wheel-drive-235630.html

I suggest yu go into the gaylander (freelander) section and browse the threads and get up to speed on your vehicle very quickly.


good news - the TD4 is the best of the bunch.

 

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Metzradt

New Member

• Oct 19, 2013

• #7

Thanks for that, I'll look into that, I was told that this is was done to improve the fuel economy. Their is only 70,000 on the clock.
I will take a look in the freelander section and get up to speed.
The person that sold the car only had it for a short period of time, apparently he buys and sell the odd jeep here and there.
He did replace a large bearing that is in the mid section of the drivetrain.
I really appreciate your help mad hat man.
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Metzradt

New Member

• Oct 20, 2013

• #8

From my very limited knowledge that large bearing I mentioned above is a new VCU bearing and has been fitted to the removed propshaft.

 

Grimmer

THE Winner

• Oct 20, 2013

• #9

Metzradt said:

Thanks for that, I'll look into that, I was told that this is was done to improve the fuel economy.

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I think they all say that
As has been said, get yourself over to the Gaylander section and they will tell you how to check. Have a search first, it'll definitely have been covered before, anything you are struggling with then ask away