Land Rover – Freelander Boot Switch Replacement
9 min read Does the world need another Freelander 2 boot switch write up? Probably not. But will this one be over detailed and lengthy? Yes, it will! Continue Reading
9 min read Does the world need another Freelander 2 boot switch write up? Probably not. But will this one be over detailed and lengthy? Yes, it will! Continue Reading
4 min read After reports of Freelander 2 tail light theft, I want to take away an opportunity for theft. Installing tail light security screws are a quick and easy fix. Continue Reading
3 min read I’ve recently completed a LANTRA training course with NW4x4R. General Grabber AT3 tyres certainly helped, the lack of ground clearance didn’t! Continue Reading
4 min read After falling over the Freelander2 roof bars one too many times, it was time to make some roof bar storage. Fire up the welder! Continue Reading
5 min read Long commutes in the dark, with bright lights behind, are no good for my eyes. The solution, retrofit of a Freelander dimming rearview mirror. Continue Reading
7 min read Using a diagnostic tool puts a big load on the car battery. To avoid damage you should use a battery support unit. But what is it, and why is it needed? Continue Reading
4 min read A wooden decked trailer will eventually need refurbishing. But should the trailer get a refurbishing with aluminium chequer plate or phenolic plywood? Continue Reading
6 min read Land Rovers of a certain age eventually cry out for a diagnostic session. With dealer diagnostic sessions costing as much as £145 per hour, you may want to DIY. This will put you on the slippery slope of the Land… Continue Reading
5 min read In this article we look at vehicle electrical architecture to give us a indication of module compatibility from one model to another. Continue Reading
3 min read Now we have an electrical connection to the stand-alone module, we can use BusMaster to replay a log file and wake-up the display screen. Continue Reading
4 min read Once we’ve sourced a ‘pre-owned’ front display screen, lets identify the connectors, their pin outs and get them connected. Continue Reading
4 min read To save breaking the car, you might want to find a second hand ECU to play with. Lets see how to go about it. Continue Reading
3 min read What is in a CAN frame, and how do we start to break it down? Continue Reading
3 min read I really enjoy the Gen2.1 infotainment system. There, I’ve said it. But just how much better can I make it? Continue Reading
2 min read With both cars sat on the drive doing very little, and an average battery age of over 8 years, will my little CTEK keep them charged? Continue Reading