5 documented faults
Engine & fuel system
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
All models with 2.0 petrol engines, →2013.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new blanking plug to intake manifold.
- Secure blanking plug with cable tie Fig.1201516.1 .
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| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Intake manifold blanking plug | LR052965 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated.
All models with 20PT engine code.
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P008B.
All models with 2.0 petrol engines, 2012→.
Fuel low pressure sensor faulty.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit new fuel low pressure sensor Fig.1201487.1 .
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Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Intermittent self-activation of alarm system siren.
All models.
What you'd notice
Audible warning sounds when locking vehicle. Bonnet open warning message displayed in instrument panel.
The repair
Bonnet switch faulty.
Workshop instructions & parts1 part
Workshop procedure
- Fit new bonnet switch. Bonnet switch integral to bonnet latch.
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Bonnet switch | LR054331 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Air conditioning & heating
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates immediately after auxiliary heater operation. Trouble code stored: P2610-85.
All models with 2.0 petrol engine.
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Workshop instructions
Workshop procedure
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program engine control module (ECM) with upgraded software.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Take it with you
Before you view one
Land Rover Freelander 2 2 Si4 (2012–2015)
Each documented fault as a quick check for a viewing or test drive — tick them off as you go.
A little workshop vocabulary
Workshop terms used on this page
Definitions for the technical language used in these bulletins.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the car's engine computer
- Control Module
- A computer that runs one of the car's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Intake Manifold
- The housing that distributes air into the cylinders
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Bonnet Switch
- The switch that tells the alarm whether the bonnet is open
- Misfire
- One or more cylinders not firing correctly — the engine runs roughly or loses power
Common questions
Using this guide.
What are the common faults with the Land Rover Freelander 2 2 Si4?
Garages and workshops regularly encounter five documented faults on the Land Rover Freelander 2 2 Si4 — three concern the engine and fuel system and one the electrical and ignition. Each fault above lists the symptoms, cause, fix and any parts needed.
Does every Land Rover Freelander 2 2 Si4 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual car. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Land Rover Freelander 2 2 Si4 faults when viewing one?
Many of them, yes — the documented symptoms are things you can see, hear or feel on a viewing or test drive. The 'Before you view one' checklist above turns each documented fault into a quick check you can tick off as you go.