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    Gearbox fault? I THINK...

    Hi, You have the L6 petrol engine ? Automatic transmission ? You have the choise between old gearbox oil, or solenoid that are on their way out.
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    the dreaded limp mode

    Hi, Battery voltage ? The code are odd, if you have disconnected some senors, clear the codes first. Then you can read the code. Regards.
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    Freelander 2 (LR2) Blue wire Alternator

    As I understand, that wire can be damaged, look if you see anything obvious. With the engine on look if the alternator pulley isn’t slipping, and not making strange noises.
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    Freelander 1 Jacking Points

    Hi, Yes you can at 20 bucks each. Regards.
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    Freelander 2 (LR2) Blue wire Alternator

    Hi, 13,6V is a low with the engine on, your Battery isn’t charging like it should. The alternator or its pulley can be the issue, or the battery. No strange noise indicating a sleeping altenator pulley ? Regards.
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    Freelander 1 TD4 Sport springs

    Hi, Have you tried the main dealer ? Some parts are not anymore fabricated and no more available. You can get used coil springs from breakers. Regards.
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    Hi all newbie here

    Hi, FL1 TD4 ? The pads references seems good. When you put the new brake pads, they should fit easily, if not you have forgot do some cleaning. Regards.
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    2 amigos ABS and TC light L314 freelander 1 (not solved) (new)

    Hi, Any fault code ? Generaly can be : Bad brake sensor or wrongly installed brake sensor. Bad ABS sensor or its wire.
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    Freelander 1 Non start

    Hi, If it’s the only structural part where you have rust, you can try to fix. But I don’t like It at all, a large part of metal need to be replaced, a screw driver can easily go throught. The inner part seem to be solid. Put some rust oil, to stop rust from spreading. Regards
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    Used parts for freelander 1 TD4

    Hi, Which engine, year, milleage ? If the IRD breaks it generaly because of wrong tires, prop shaft in very bad condition, a VCU that is too stiff. Ebay, you’ll find all what you want. Also you can go and ask an other garage. What are the symptoms ? To remove the IRD you need to flush the IRD...
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    Air Con

    Hi If you don’t use air con, the seals will get dry, the gaz will go away. Better to get the gaz removed. For the Compressor, just keep it in place, next owner will certainly fix it.
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    Freelander 1 Non start

    Hi, FL1 should not rust if you keep it clean. Where do you have rust ? Low battery ? The fuelling is electronicaly controled … I assume the fob is rightly synchronized ? Did you tried to start with the second key. Clear the code first, if you disconnect something and try to start you’ll get...
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    Freelander 1 Propshaft carrier bearings - how long to change them? [SOLVED]

    Hi, According to the video, it safer to remove the prop shaft now. When you remove it, put some align marks just in case. Get some help to remove it. It’s better to take GKN at least the UV joints , for the bearings even cheap ones can do the job. You also need new nuts (nylstop) and new spacers.
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    Freelander 1 Immobilizer. Issue. Run away or worth trying

    Hi, There is chances that you will end with 2 puzzled non starting cars. With a keybarrel is sometimes possible to make a new key.
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    Freelander 1 Propshaft carrier bearings - how long to change them? [SOLVED]

    Hi, If you only need to change the bearings, 3 hours should be enought. A bad VCU can become hot, if it’s bad. Check the propshaft for cracked rubber first. If the rubber is cracked you will experience knoking sound when changing gears. There is 3 uv joints that you need to check and replace...
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    Love hate relationship with my Freelander 1 TD4... No Revs..

    Hi Just to understand, the engine start on the button, run well then, it dies after a small trip ? Regards.
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    not starting

    Hi TD4 has a timing chain, if there is any timing issue, you will be good for stripping down the whole engine. I will start by cheking fueling issue 1 When you buy the car, does the car had already a starting issue ? 2 When you turn the key does the belt is turning ? 3 Does the engine try to...
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    Dashboard like a Christmas tree!!!

    Hi, A fault reader can help you spot the issue. Regards
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    Freelander 1: audio upgrade advice

    Hi, You a need a 2 din adaptater, and also a connector adaptater. You can find one on ebay. Since you have audio control on the steering wheel, take one connector adaptater that have the option.
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    Freelander 1 Down pipe FL1

    Bolts will certainly break, you will need new bolts. It’s better to remove the full exhaust pipes as a whole. Parts are bolted and welded.