Lost Radio and parking sensor function after battery change

[Edmund]

Hi All

I need help please. I have a Freelander2 model 2007 i6. I have lost parking sensor and Radio functions after changing a flat battery.

The radio has power and can access the setting for AUX and Clock. The Clock display is functioning but it has disabled the CD and Radio.

The parking sensor has light on, but no sound. I was doing some research and was told the sound is emitted from the speakers and hence the PDC and radio is linked.

Another forum said there is a an software update available. However when I asked my local appointed Freelander, they said could be possible and I would be charged to have this update even if its a design flaw.

Has anybody experienced this?

When I changed the battery, the car immobiliser locked the car from starting and i had to get it towed to a local garage to unlock the electrics again. However no luck on the radio.


Much appreciated if you can assist

edmund-lui@hotmail.com [bawl]

[Edmund]

Guys can someone help?

Does anybody know how I can test if my amplifier is dead or not?

desperate [bawl][bawl][bawl]

[grey_ghost]

I can’t help sorry, but here are some suggestions.

Do you have the owners manual for the FL2?
Is there a section specifically about the radio?
Some older cars came with a security code connected to the radio, so if it is stolen - you can’t use it UNLESS you have the pin.
Maybe a FL2 is the same?
Check the user manual - to see if
This is the case & for the PIN.

Other than that-try a UK site as unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a big number of Freelander users on here. [emoji26]

[Edmund]

Thanks Grey ghost.

I checked with my local landrover and the 2008 model didn't require a radio code. According to the service history, the vehicle is fully updated in software.

So my gut feeling is the amplifier. Do you know if the amplifier dies, does this affect the stereo head unit?

I checked the optics lights and only one of the orange wire has red light. Do you know how to test if the amps are working?

cheers

Ed

[grey_ghost]

Sorry Ed - I don’t have an answer for you. I would think that if the amplifier is dead, then you won’t hear any sound from the speakers though.

[Edmund]

Thanks mate. That's my gut feeling too. I am not a stereo expert, but would you know what are the fibre optics for in the amp?

There are two orange wires. One of the wires is emitting a red light which I assume is normal and the other isn't.

I check the head unit too. Only one of the orange lights is emitting a red light as the amp. Does this optic fibre will cause the head unit to auto shut off by itself?

[envee]

Hi Edmund,
From my understanding of fibre optics, and I'm no expert that's for sure, the red light on one leg is normal. The fibre optics is used on the Freelander for comms I think.

Can't help with your problem sorry but you might like to check out the Freelander forum here http://www.freel2.com (http://www.freel2.com/)

Lots of info from some very knowledgeable owners.

Cheers

envee

[Edmund]

Thank mate. Your info is useful. I had the same idea too. The fibre optics was to communicate with the head unit. If one leg is emitting light, then seems the wires is working. But do you know how I can test the amps?

There is no fuse no light to shows it powered up. Right now, its the amp I am suspicious about.

[DiscoMick]

Were you out of range of the vehicle when you changed the battery?
I just did both the remotes for our Defender, but I was about 5ks from the vehicle and so out of range and there wasn't any problem - everything is fine.
Just a thought.

[Edmund]

Thanks Mick. When you said out of range - can you elaborate more? How can I check for this?

Cheers

[DiscoMick]

Outside the range where the remote works. I was 5ks away when the batteries were changed. The vehicle didn't know anything had changed..

[Edmund]

I think I find the cure to cancer

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4gyCDV38fE)

[envee]

:BigThumb:

[Edmund]

I tried following the youtube by connecting the two fibre optics. The CD had movements, but still cannot get the radio on.

Does the freelander2 amp have a bluetooth function or something inside the amp?

Because in the landrover and RR, the optic fibre is for bluetooth function.

My FL@ has bluetooth, but I cant find that component........

[envee]

I tried following the youtube by connecting the two fibre optics. The CD had movements, but still cannot get the radio on.

Does the freelander2 amp have a bluetooth function or something inside the amp?

Because in the landrover and RR, the optic fibre is for bluetooth function.

My FL@ has bluetooth, but I cant find that component........

Pretty sure the Bluetooth Module is separate. My Freelander doesn't have it but there are a few threads on the other forum about it.

[Edmund]

Thanks mate. Sadly its not the fibres. I tried and still did'nt work. Fuse is ok, but noticed that the little fan in the amp is not powered on. I am checking if there is any power to the amp now.

New problem now, driver seat wont move. Only the backing would move. Not liking Landrovers anymore as it seems difficult to fix

[Edmund]

Ok I am really lost now. Checked the 12v red wire to the amp and seems no power is going through. I checked the fuse and its still intact but no power is going through. All other electrics are working fine. Any hints guys?

I am really and truly lost now

[4bee]

Can you swap the Freeloader for a good Series 2A? [bighmmm] Much simpler to work on & you could change batteries all day & not have a problem although you might break a terminal lug.

Btw, where is "somewhere"? I realise everybody has to be somewhere but it must be getting awfully crowded there by now.[wink11]

[Larry]

Send Cambo@oldjaguar a PM. He knows Freelander 2s inside out.:BigThumb:

[Edmund]

Thanks Guys. I'm in Bris.

I am getting somewhere now. The 30A fuse in the rear compartment box is working as i used a volt tester.

But when I test the rear power plugs for the amp, no power at all.

My question is between the fuse box and the right hand panel, is there another fuse for the amplifier?

Thanks guys

[4bee]

Somewhere in Brisvegas. That clarifies it nicely.[bigsmile1]