Freelander - Overview of all problems
Overview of all problems
Maintenance
Intercooler Flushing Material - Approved Supplier Intercooler Flushing Material Approved
Steering Ball Joints - Premature Wear Gearbox Fluid Level - Plug location
Engine - K Series
Oil Leak from Camshaft Cover to Camshaft Carrier Joint Exhaust Valve Burnt - Oil Contamination
Oil Leak From Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Coolant Leakage - Cylinder Head Gasket failure
Noise from Top End of Engine - Tappets
Engine - L Series
Oil Leak from Engine Oil Filter - Insufficient Torque Drive Gear Oil Contamination - Incorrect Diagnosis
Fuel/Engine Management Problems - MEMS
Under bonnet noise between 2000 & 2500 rpm Difficult starting in damp conditions - King Pin
Engine idle speed erratic Engine idle speed high/HDC light on - Various
Noise from Steering Column Area - Throttle Cable Fuel Tank difficult to fill - Breather
Warning Lights illuminate during long descents Engine misfire or prolonged/difficult starting - fuel filter
Hill Descent Control (HDC) warning light illuminated - Throttle Cable
Fuel/Engine Management Problems - TCie
Use of non-approved modifications to the Electronic Fuel Control System Poor Performance/Starting - Fuel Filter
Exhaust Problems
Exhaust Leak - EGR Valve to Manifold Joint Exhaust Rear Silencer Mounting Rubber Splits
Clutch Problems
Clutch Slip/Failure - Friction Plate Difficult Gear Engagement - Clutch Pedal
Transmission Chatter at Low Engine Speed - Driven Plate
Transmission Problems
All Vehicles
Slight Braking Effect when on Full Lock
Manual
Hill Descent Control (HDC) Inoperative
Automatic
Incorrect Identification of Gearbox Fluid Level Plug Gear Selection Problems - Various
IRD
Vibration at approximately 4000 rev/min.
Final Drive Problems
Front Drive Shafts - Change to Part Fitted Propeller Shaft Assembly - Repairs
Front Propeller Shaft, Sliding Joint and Gaiter - Renew Rear Differential Noisy
Steering Problems
Wheel Alignment Setting Procedure - Misinterpretation Steering Sensitivity
Road Wheel Alignment - Specification Rocking Movement on Steering Wheel
Knocking Noise within Steering System Steering Pulls to One Side - Various
Fluid Leakage from PAS Fluid Reservoir Knocking Noise from Steering Wheel Area
Audible Metallic Rattle or Buzz when turning the Steering Wheel
Suspension Problems
Graunch/Squeak from Front Suspension Graunch from Front Suspension
Excessive Tyre Noise Tyre Pressures Specification Revised
Steering/Road Wheel Vibration - New Vehicles Alloy Road Wheels difficult to remove
Brake Problems
Noise from drivers footwell on engine start - brake modulator Squeal from Front Brakes
Front Brake noise / squealBody Problems
Front Seat Noise - Lack of Slide Lubrication High Rear Seat Squab Release and Shut Loads - Striker Setting
Bonnet squeak on opening - Hinge to Plenum contact Wind noise at speed - Bumper gaps
Polish - Difficult removal from plastic mouldings Rear Seat Armrest squeak on use - Fixings
Water dripping onto Centre Console - Roof Aerial Water ingress into Rear Footwell - Rear Passenger Door
Water ingress into Luggage Compartment - Taildoor various Rear Seat Squab inoperative - Release Cable trapped
Front Seat Squab squeak/rattle - Lumbar Cable Water Ingress - Rear of Headlining
Water Ingress into Luggage Compartment - Taildoor Seal Transit Protection Film Removal
Noisy Operation of Door Glass Sunroof Wind Deflector Adrift
Front Grille Badge Adrift Taildoor difficult to open - Check arm
Knock from Front Doors - Door Skin separation Involuntary Operation of Taildoor Glass - Micro Switch
Underfloor Heatshield adrift - Fixings Taildoor Glass will not raise or lower - Regulator failure
Taildoor Glass shattered Involuntary opening of Rear Quarter Vent
Failure of Softback frame hinge Softback seams splitting in E post area
Involuntary operation of taildoor glass - Central Control Unit (CCU) Seal - Plenum cover to Windscreen - adrift from Plenum cover
Taildoor Latch failure Rear Console Lid catch broken
Water ingress into rear of vehicle - Taildoor seal split Corrosion around the Taildoor upper corners
Whistling Noise at Speeds Above 50 MPH (80 KM/H) From The Door Mirror Area Tail Door Glass Opens Automatically Immediately After Closing
Customers Have Difficulty Operating The Softback, And May Even Damage The Hood
Heating/Air Con Problems
Heater Blower whistle - Hole in Housing Poor demisting performance
Heater Blower vibration - incorrectly balanced Misting of interior windows - Rear Vent
Water in Passenger Footwell/Water droplets from face level vents Poor front screen demist performance - Demist duct
Air Distribution Control Knob springs back from the screen position Hot air bleed into cabin
Poor heater performance from cold engine start up Heater control - temperature - face/feet setting
Electrical Problems
Emergency Key Access Code (EKA) Incorrectly recorded Engine Non-start due to ECU failure - Water ingress
Headlamps misting internally Alarm involuntary operation - Sensor malfunction
Alarm Involuntary Operation - Volumetric sensor Volumetric sensor deletion - Specification change
Intermittent operation of fuel gauge Poor front screen wiper performance
Navigation system not fully operational Cruise control not suspending under light brake pedal application
Poor Radio reception Intermittent Electical Problems
The Satellite Navigation Unit shows the Message "GPS Module Error" Electric Windows do not operate
The Radio/Clock Display Digits fail to display fully Blank Navigation Screen and the Radio Head Unit will not turn on
High pitched squeal from the Auxillary Drive Belt Reduced Alarm Handset Range
Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Or Cruise Control Switch Is Loose Or Detached
