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s.r.w Just got MTs
Joined: 31 May 2010 Odometer: 223 Location: North wales
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:20 pm Post subject: freelander
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hay everyone not posted in a while and glad to be back. well i have practically been given a 98 freelander 1 xei s-wagon its got a couple of problems tho the three amigos are on it has a leaky rad and the leccy windows have stopped working.
im going to try and get it all fixd and keep it as the missis loves it and the body work and interior is mint.
done a bit of research on the amigos so i think il get a diag on it and see if any of the sensors are at falt and if not il be trying a fix i found on line on the svs or modulator.
leccy windows and rad are not a problem.
are these any good off road ? i wont be doing anything big just a bit of green leaning and taking my little family up north once or twice a year.
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Odometer: 2701 Location: Llanidloes
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:08 pm Post subject:
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3 amigos:
Check the wiring to the HDC switch at the bottom of the gear stick first. Also check the brake light switch.
Windows will probably be broken lift cables.
Off road they can be very good, especially on All Terrain tyres but you need to read the route first to take into account the ground clearance.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:18 pm Post subject:
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ok il have a look at them first. ye iv had a look and there broken i have found a few sets on the net so il get them orderd asap.
ye im not looking to do any serious stuff looking at a small lift and some good tyres.
would also like a good roof rack and maby a few spot lights on it.
thanks for the info
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject:
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s.r.w wrote: | ok il have a look at them first. ye iv had a look and there broken i have found a few sets on the net so il get them orderd asap.
ye im not looking to do any serious stuff looking at a small lift and some good tyres.
would also like a good roof rack and maby a few spot lights on it.
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If they have broken at the bottom of the lever they just need soldering back together.
Before you fit a lift fit some AT tyres and try it anyway. I ran mine for years with no lift and had no problems. It teaches you to read the ground and choose your route more carefully.
Good roof racks are getting like rocking horse droppings so you might struggle. There weren't many to start with.
Driving lights on a roof rack cause a lot of scatter off the bonnet and most who tried them in the FL Club took them off. Fit some decent bulbs in the standard lights and a set of driving lights at the front. If you have a pre-facelift you can mount a set in the top of the front bumper[/img]
If you have the later model it is a lot more difficult, and I gave up.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 4:08 pm Post subject:
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ah good point. that one looks tidy with them on the front. what do i need to be looking for with the brake light switch and hdc switch ? disconnected, roken ect
thanks
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 5:25 pm Post subject:
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If the wires have broken at the bottom of the gearlever then all you need to do is solder them back on. Some people soldered an extended wire on and joined that to the broken ones.
Looking at the age of yours it probably isn't the brake light switch, but thet are very cheap from an LR dealer anyway.
Those were Hella 2000's and a bit too big so I sold them and fitted some Hella 5" ones instead. They were quite easy to fit.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:04 pm Post subject:
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well i think i mite have solved the amigos its not the switches they seem ok but on the right hand front abs ring i think is broken i can move side to side and around with my finger from underneath but none of the other move at all could this be the problem ? and once fixd will i need to take it to landrover to rest the error ?
i have two spots of my old disco i mite try them i think there 5".
thanks scott
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:06 pm Post subject:
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reset*
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:20 pm Post subject:
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The broken ring sounds very possible!
Don't know about the reset, I'm sorry, but if it has put up an error code, probably, but you should be able to find an indepedent to do it.
If your has got the removeable section in the middle of the grille you can take that out and just get your hand inside. I drilled a hole each side for the lights and mounted them using 2 big penny washers either side of the bumper. The washers need to be curved slightly.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:28 pm Post subject:
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ah ye mine has the same front end as yours its even the same color just a 5 door.
ok great ill get on to changing that first and see were we go from there...
thank you very much for the help graham
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 11:42 am Post subject:
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No problem. Hope it gets sorted.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 4:44 pm Post subject:
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just a quick one on tyres would 235/70/16 tyres be ok to replace my 215/65/16 road tyres ?
thanks scott
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:47 pm Post subject:
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Doubtful. There isn't much clearance with the suspension leg at the front so I'd stick with standard.
Plus some insurance companies are getting sniffy about non-standard sized tyres.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:52 pm Post subject:
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ok cheers
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:37 pm Post subject:
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right bit of a update on the freelander. i have replaced the abs rings and the lights are still on but the sensor had a big scratch in the face of it.
i tried the abs on some grass i think it works i could feel juddering wen i stamped on the brakes and it didnt slide ?
think i will get diagnostics on it next and see what that brings up.
regards scott
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LlaniGraham Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:13 pm Post subject:
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Possible that the light needs turning off via diagnostics.
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Mr Tyre Mr Tyre
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:13 am Post subject:
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There are plenty of 215/65R16 AT's on the market you won't have any problem getting them.
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s.r.w Just got MTs
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 9:10 am Post subject:
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ah ye cool would i need to take it to landrover to get it turned off or would any obd2 work to reset it ?
ok cool thanks mr tyres.
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