First, just check the codes. The JLR software will give you way more information than the generic OBDII readers will. Plenty of advice as to what’s wrong or where to look. Biggest recommendation is to not ‘play’. With that system you can turn the vehicle into an unrecoverable brick if you’re...

You can find older (pre 2014) JLR SSD. You will need the right cable (mongoose) and laptop to install it on (Panasonic tough book). I had a version that was essential to keep a 2002 Jaguar s-type on the road... Chech our the Jaguar forums

And I was happy to oblige o_O:)

Ok, solution was...... Front parking sensors.... it appears someone fitted a big kill switch for them but stuffed it up a little. All works now

No, they were a factory fitted option

No, I was hoping the two beeps, one long and on short were indicative of a common modification. Guess I’ll start following wires

ok, dumb blonde question... My Freelander has an after market on / off rocker switch to the right of the steering wheel, on the firewall fascia. I have no idea what it does other than make the car beep twice. I’m thinking this is not only reason for it’s existence. It is a professionally done...

Stupid hot here in Canberra... 35 C yesterday which made a motorcycle ride a little uncomfortable

Donna here from Canberra. Just bought a Freelander 2 SD4, primarily just to tow a light trailer. Traded an old Jaguar which took a lot of work to keep on the road. I’m a decent mechanic and do all my own repairs, even have a genuine SDD IDS (but it might not be new enough for my 2014).