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Comment on Help Please? Diesel Td4. by Ray Ronnpage

Ray Ronnpage — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:19:02 +0000

Hi everyone, I have a 2013 2.2 SD4 Auto, just passed MOT with no advisories.
But have noticed recently that there is a ‘droning sound’ when driving.

The engine sounds fine with no warning lights showing. Any idea what this droning might be please?
Thanks,
Ray

Comment on Help Please? Diesel Td4. by Colin Groves

Colin Groves — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:22:49 +0000

Dear, Sirs…

I trust Someone can help… I bought a LandRover Freelander1… TD4/2003. Serengeti Estate… Diesel Manual…
1955 cc …
And just about Everything that can go wrong with a Landrover… has gone wrong…
All-new 5 window Motors fitted… And replaced all Seats… with Leather Second Hand… And I thought I could rebuild Her has good as new…

Then the indicator lights would not turn off… After indicating… Fixed this problem…

My problem now is… I clipped a curb in the fog…with the front wheel, and the Airbag warning light has come on… But the airbag never went off…

I took the Landy, to Various other Garages… to no avail…And LandRover Garages…
Nobody Interested… and I’ve told to scrap it on Numerous Occasions…
My problem is I’ve spent too much money on the Landy… so I can’t afford to scrap the Poor Soul…
Any ideas on how I can turn off this dashboard red light…
Without costing an arm and a leg… Please.!
Any help will be much appreciated…

Sincerely…
Colgro1.

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by Mike Pitt

Mike Pitt — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:44:32 +0000

In reply to Tony Woolley. Hi Tony. It is only applicable as far as I understand to Freelander 1's (1997-2006). It is a technical article written by a Club member. Freelander 2's employ a Haldex instead of a VCU unit. I hope that helps.

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by Tony Woolley

Tony Woolley — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:32:31 +0000

As a new member please forgive me if i’ve posted my question in the wrong place.
Does the above apply to a 2010 “s” model without the terain response system and is the “s” model as good offroad as those with the terain response system?
Ideally i’d of liked to pick up a higher spec but this one in the ten years of it’s life has only covered 15,443 coseted miles so decided i could not pass it by.
Many thanks in advance
Tony Woolley

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by Mike Pitt

Mike Pitt — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:31:19 +0000

In reply to David Andrew Everitt.

Don’t swap the tyres front to back, the newest tyres with the most tread should always go to the rear. (Always have the same tread pattern on the same axle, and change in pairs if you can)
If you need a new front tyre, then, bring the existing rears forward (as a pair) putting new tyres (as a pair) on the rear axle.
I have always thought it strange that there is no seat height adjustment either. Even on mine ,the top model at the time, it is only fore and aft adjustment.
Drop me a line on email freelandersfirstclub@btinternet.com and I will see what we can do about finding you an Owners Handbook in English. Cheers

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by David Andrew Everitt

David Andrew Everitt — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 20:22:50 +0000

Thank you mike for the reply, having now purchased the LHD Freelander TD4 here in Spain, the kilometers are in the region of 117,000 km, which equates to 72,700 miles.
On the test run when cornering hard I detected a thumping noise from the rear, the seller was aware of the problem and in no way tried to conceal it and reduced the price by €1000- to cover the cost of a new CVU.
Ref tyres effecting CVU’s, the tyres still have a good tread depth,the front slightly less than the rear but how much would the depth difference twixt front and rear bear upon the CVU as I’m contemplating swopping the tyres around front to rear, I need to be assured rather than unecessarily buy 4 new tyres.
One more point, the drivers seat cannot be lowered which I find odd, the Drivers Handbook is in Dutch being no help, where can I buy a handbook in English.

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by Mike Pitt

Mike Pitt — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:49:40 +0000

In reply to David Andrew Everitt.

Hi. VCU’s can last longer than 75,000 miles, it isnt a precise science. When it is due for replacement, Austen Greenaway at Bell Engineering, is your first point of call, for both advice and replacements. http://WWW.bellengineering.co.uk

Reliable, Professional & Economical Service for Viscous Coupling Units (VCU’s) Front & Rear Differentials, Haldex Units (Freelander 2) or Intermediate Reduction Drive Units (IRD’s)

Tel: 01299 266503
email: info@bellengineering.co.uk
mobile: 07484 841813

Comment on New tyres to rear axle, avoiding VCU failure. by David Andrew Everitt

David Andrew Everitt — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:45:17 +0000

I am new to the group and am in the process of purchasing a 2001 Freelander, TD4, HSE, Auto+, with 48,000 genuine miles on the clock.
The owner has pointed out the problem with the VCU on our test drive and attempted to get a reaction whilst cornering hard around a roundabout, I could barely hear something from the rear, regarding what I’ve read about the VCU lasting only 75,000 miles, have they at all redesigned the unit to last longer and what would you estimate its replacement cost in a garage.

Comment on VIN codes, and what they mean by Mike Pitt

Mike Pitt — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 22:51:01 +0000

In reply to Jaroslaw Chmiel.

Hi.

Try here: https://infotracer.com/vin-check/nohit/?vin=SALLNFBG14Axxxxxx

Comment on VIN codes, and what they mean by Jaroslaw Chmiel

Jaroslaw Chmiel — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:56:35 +0000

Hi everyone,
I’m new as just recently bought a freelander. I’ve got a little trouble in decoding my VIN. Can anyone help? SALLNFBG14A……
SAL and LN are easy.
F – ?
B – 5-door bodyshell
G – 2.5 V6
1 – RHD automatic
4 – 2004MY
A – Solihull
I know that F stands for trim level, but what is it? Can’t find this anywhere.
Regards