bombardier Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Anyone had an issue with Hill Descent? my mate stumbled across this site, now he's worried because his lights keep coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llanigraham Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Does your mate have a Freelander2? This "story" has been on a few sites but I don't think he is getting very far with it, and it doesn't seem to be a fault that is common. Certainly not been mentioned on the FL Club site. If your mate has a Freelander1 pre facelift model, I would suggest he checks the condition of the wiring below the gear lever. It is a fairly common fault that the wires snap or pull out of the switch. It is also worth checking whether the brake light switch is working properly, but this seems to be affecting post facelift models more. Edit: Just read the article again and perhaps he is talking about FL1, but it isn't very plain and very misleading having the photo of FL2 at the top. However, if the wires are broken or the brake switch faulty it doesn't make the car slow down quickly, it just makes all the pretty lights show!! I have a feeling he bought a car his wife didn't want and then couldn't get rid of ,so is looking for problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustymark Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 HDC will only operate in 1st and reverse - otherwise it would indeed be downright dangerous. Try it..... engage 1st & HDC, bob along any empty road accelerating. Quickly lift your foot off the accelerator. You'll feel the ABS kick in and rapidly slow you. Now repeat in 2nd. Lights flash but nothing happens. Feeling brave? Try it in reverse! And - if the warning lights are on you potentially have no ABS - which will be an MOT failure - but the brakes will still work! And....has the FL2 been out 2years now? I just think he hates the car......can you do 70 in 1st????? PS! there is a problem with the so called 3 amigoes on the FL 1. This illuminates the TC, HDC and ABS lights (all three together). common causes are brake light switch and disconnected / broken wires under switch on gear stick, after that check ABS sensors, if that all fails time to find a friendly dealer or specialist who will plug in the diagnostics for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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