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    Cheapest place to have new fob programmed

    I came across these instructions online how to programme a freelander fob, not sure if they work or not. Land Rover Key / Keyfob Programming / Reprogramming | eBay
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    What is an acceptable level of oil consumption?

    I've been reading the haynes manual again back of the book page ref.11 mot test checks under HC emissions, says excessive oil been burnt (worn engine), or by a blocked crankcase ventilation system ('breather') If you asked a garage to do an emissions test and the HC level is too high it may...
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    What is an acceptable level of oil consumption?

    Is there a crankcase depression valve on a 1.8 k series petrol freelander, were is it located on a 02 plate landy. I've looked in the green haynes freelander manual page 4c.2 and it as crankcase emmision control paragraph that says it as a charcoal canister located under the vehicle, just ahead...
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    Halford tools sets ???

    The 6 point are 1/4" and the 12's are 3/8", now you've done it, i'll add a set of 1/2" imperial sockets to my tool list. The only 1/2" sockets i have is a 13 piece metric set of sealey impact sockets off ebay for around 14 quid, i have to say there not bad for the price and fit the nuts and...
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    Halford tools sets ???

    I have two sets of halford imperial sockets a 12 point and 6point both seem durable and did the job with out problem, never got round to buying a full halfords socket set, mines built up from a mis match of different companies. They seem ok on replacing things on return as i got a spark plug...
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    Brake pads, what brand to fit

    What brand/make of front brake pads to go for, this will my first brake replacement job, the last time i had it done at the garage so no idea what make they fitted but this time i'm going to do it myself. Eurocar parts have eicher, pagid and bosch, eicher seem too cheap at 16 quid, pagid are...
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    1.8 Petrol - Expansion bottle cap probs?

    If your loosing water and can't see any leaks check your oil to see if it's now become mayo. Get a block tester off ebay and do a sniffer test on the expansion bottle to see if your getting any gases in the water, the liquid turns from blue to green/yellow if your head gasket as failed.
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    Removing the O2 sensor

    If you run the car without the o2 sensor you will burn alot more fuel so will get less miles per gallon, you will also have an high emissions reading. I've used cataclean straight into to the tank and it worked the first time and got the car through mot, the following year it didn't work so...
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    FYI transponder in key

    I took the chip out of my key and it's a PCF7930AS chip it's not the one available on ebay. I looked up the data sheet for the philips/nxp chips and the PCF7930AS is a read/write chip so i think it may be rewritable so an old key from another freelander with this chip can be reprogrammed to...
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    FYI transponder in key

    This device on youtube looks easy to use to program a key if you already have one existing key to copy, looks like you just read the information on your existing key then write it to your new key without going any where near your car. Auto Locksmith Tool AD90 P+ Key Transponder...
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    FYI transponder in key

    I've found out you need a key transponder chip programmer to program the new key chip, the t300 maybe suitable and is been discussed in another post on the forum.
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    T300 Diagnostics

    The t300 is also available on amazon uk, i'm thinking about getting one as i only got one key when i got my freelander, after readind debs post i thought i'd better get a spare key...
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    FYI transponder in key

    This is the landrover transponder chip available on ebay KEY CHIP LAND ROVER ID46 ID 46 PCF 7936 BLANK TRANSPONDER PREPROGAMMED | eBay This fits into the keys plastic housing, but how do you program it to work with your freelander.
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    Lost key & fob now dealer says needs new ECU

    How do you program the transponder chip in the key? There are some new landrover freelander transponder chips on ebay for a fiver, if i put the chip in a key blank available for £2.15, then get the key cut. What do i need to do to get the chip working with my freelander.
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    Lost key & fob now dealer says needs new ECU

    Came across these on ebay, freelander key fob from perrys landrover dealer for £23.48 with free delivery. Land Rover Freelander Genuine OE Key Fob Remote Control Alarm System New | eBay Uncut freelander key without transponder for £2.15 plus 99p postage, local locksmith should be able to...
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    Autel al619 srs/abs thumbs up

    What year is your freelander? I've just plugged my autel into my freelander, then went into the freelander abs section, it as year ranges and the first starts from 1998. I don't know if it will work with your freelander, you can email autel and ask, i emailed autel.us before i got mine and...
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    Fuse number for petrol pump

    I've removed my post as ive found which one it is.
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    Faulty injectors, help please?

    Are your injectors the short blue stubby ones with the 0280155885 on the side, these are the type on mine. I had a injector problem a couple of weeks back that turned out to be clogged up, you can take them out and test them first to see if your getting a good ohm reading, then clean them...
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    icarsoft i930

    I like the touchscan software to use with the elm327 intertface and can be downloaded online. I got the elm327 usb version and the free software that came with it was the limited version of scantool and not very good. The touchscan software can be downloaded for a 14 day free trial period...
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    My engine lights flashing again

    Up and running again, it's now pulling and running smoothly. I'd ordered the WFL100160 fuel filter by mistake, then ordered the WFL000010 for the WFX000190 pump. With me cleaning the injectors and new fuel filter, plugs and ht leads it's purrrrrrrrring like a kitty. Thanks everyone