Welcome Landrover Owner! The auto box (if this is what you are referring to) only locks when exceeding 50mph and when you lift off the throttle a bit. Or if you get to 60+ then it should lock up then. If I remember rightly if doing 60 the revs would be around 2000 If you have the Becker sat...

Thanks James. So if after pulling through the gears, leaving engine still running and it still pours out of the filler hole, then chances are it was overfilled? Literally 2 litres came out! Worrying stuff! Jailon - No, the later ZF gearboxes don't have a dipstick. This would make life too easy!

Hi, Just been to change the oil (or as much as I can) and filter in my auto box. I have read many posts on this, but have one question. Before I started, the box was still warm and with the engine running I put it through each gear for 1 second. Then I removed the filler plug (to make sure...

I recently bought a D2 auto. Quite a few of the ones I had viewed previously (and the one I bought) seemed to be stuck in high (lever doesn't move). It appears that if the transfer box isn't used then the lever / mechanism gets very stiff. By putting it in reverse and allowing just a little...

Very nice! I changed my trusty old Freelander for a TD5 auto six weeks ago (same colour as yours). I have had a couple of small issues but absolutely no regrets. As you say, they are lovely to drive. Problem I have now is 'er indoors' also likes driving it but she hasn't figured out where the...

Thankyou all for your suggestions. I have been tracing back the things that I have done that could have in some way caused this problem. Only major thing was removing the headliner to check sunroof leaks (which ended up being the roof bars). So tonight, I took the headliner out again and checked...

Ok, been in to auto electricians today and they can't find the short! Definately a short after XYZ switch but cannot be found. Tow bar electrics are all good, all rear lights etc... fine. I'm wondering, is it possible that the XYZ switch can short internally to cause the reverse lights fuse to...

Thanks to Thebiglad and Sierrafery for further advice. I have removed all rear lights (complete units unplugged) and fuse still blows instantly when reverse selected. It has got factory fitted tow bar / plus both black and grey towing electric sockets. These appear to be ok (visually) however...

Thanks James. Have traced as much of the wiring as I can, can't see any chaffing anywhere of bad earth. Looks like a trip to the auto electricians tomorrow!

Hi, I have a problem with my brake light / reverse light fuse blowing as soon as I select reverse. (Automatic ZF box 2004). I have checked all bulbs, cleaned all contacts except on the gearbox itself. I know there is a reverse light switch on the older auto boxes but I cannot find anything on...

I have just changed my trusty Freelander to a 2004 TD5 Auto. I must admit, apart from one electric window motor and rear diff mounts I had four years of trouble free motoring with the Freelander. I think the Discovery is more prone to having things go wrong (already sealed sun roofs, starter...

I have an '04 TD5 ES. I had a lot of drips which appeared to be coming through the openings for the seat belts (both sides). I followed the helpful guides on here and removed the headlining. Whilst sat inside I got a friend to hose the roof down. I couldn't see any water ingress at all! All the...

For info: Diagnostics gave no error codes. The inline fuel pump (O/S/R Wheelarch)was the culprit. The garage struggled at first but luckily it gave up all together so became obvious. Rich.

Hi, Have had my TD4 for three years with no engine problems at all. For the last two days it has developed a problem where it will not rev past 3,000 rpm. Up to 3,000 it is fine, no difference at all, It pulls really well but then it seems to feel like a misfire. It doesn't matter what gear or...

Hi, The vibrations happened straight away after clutch. I am thinking that perhaps the clutch is not alligned properley? Can you put a clutch in and it not be alligned?

I have a nut allergy and am as bald as a coot, so I cannot comment on the hot air or peanut butter. As for Whale Sperm, I did find a supplier in Cardiff. I drove all the way there and the sat nav took me straight to a ladies hairdressers called 'Wales Perm' Any vegetable oil does the trick...

Hi Ratty, It does it without even using the clutch. ie, slow down, revs below 1K then accelerate again. Wife doesn't think it needs fixing, and says she wouldn't let me sell it!

Hi, Just had new clutch, slave and master cylinder changed in TD4. Now when the revs drop below 1000 and I accelerate the whole car vibrates like I am driving over a cattle grid! The clutch garage say that this wouldn't be anything to do with the clutch. Could the new clutch be causing this or...

Hi, The clutch slave cylinder has gone on my 2002 TD4 (the dreaded pedal to floor lift up with foot problem). Whilst sorting a repair with a local Landrover workshop I asked if it would make sense to change the clutch aswell whilst it is taken apart. As it has done 60K it does makes sense to...

Just for information, if anyone checks this thread, I did buy the Freelander. 1) Drained oil 2) Flushed engine 3) Replaced oil filter and new oil and most importantly 4) Changed the crank case breather filter (complete unit with housing £16) - This was absolutely choked up. Land Rover...