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Originally Posted by zaidj109
(Post 804063)
ThorInc, Thanks for the link. I went through a bit of the links and a saw various things I could try and did, but nothing worked. That is until I saw a few articles mention the hammer trick. After a few hits, the steering lock was released and the car was able to be turned on.
Just adding what I did, in case this helps someone else. I basically exposed the steering lock module, then held the hammer parallel to the module and struck the piece that I've circled on the image. After a few hits, I heard the locking mechanism release and immediately knew the car would turn on and it did. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...f1eef7ad93.jpg https://www.mk3.com/land-rover-freel...-lock-emulator This will not work with an already locked column but will work fine with a functioning steering lock. Another solution is to use JLR SDD with required cable and simply remove/delete the steering column lock from the CCF (car config file) but that requires a steep learning curve and some monetary cost. The emulator is the way to go IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose! One other thing, if you were to replace the steering column lock with a new or used one, you would still have to code it to the BCM using JLR SDD so, again, the emulator is a slam dunk solution. |
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Originally Posted by ThorInc
(Post 804122)
Good news! So now that you can unlock the column it's time to install one of these, a cheap and easy solution for the future.
https://www.mk3.com/land-rover-freel...-lock-emulator This will not work with an already locked column but will work fine with a functioning steering lock. Another solution is to use JLR SDD with required cable and simply remove/delete the steering column lock from the CCF (car config file) but that requires a steep learning curve and some monetary cost. The emulator is the way to go IMO. Good luck with whatever you choose! One other thing, if you were to replace the steering column lock with a new or used one, you would still have to code it to the BCM using JLR SDD so, again, the emulator is a slam dunk solution. Thanks again for this insight. I really appreciate it. |
Originally Posted by flybd5
(Post 804064)
Marine Corps Maintenance! Booyah! :laugh:
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Originally Posted by ThorInc
(Post 804122)
Good news! So now that you can unlock the column it's time to install one of these, a cheap and easy solution for the future ... This will not work with an already locked column but will work fine with a functioning steering lock...
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Originally Posted by LR2driver
(Post 804175)
So you're saying this emulator should be installed on a working steering column to prevent the problem in the first place? It doesn't work if the column is already locked, which I thought was the purpose?
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Originally Posted by ThorInc
(Post 804182)
My research has indicated that it's a very common fail point for older FL2/LR2s and the proper solution can be quite expensive and time consuming. My research has also indicated that it does not always override the lock code stored in the BCM. Multiple threads on freel2.com, some with success and some without in using the emulator with the column already locked. Consider my suggestion as pre-emptive since this OP has the error popping up and it renders the car useless once triggered and he now has eliminated (in the interim) the error and the emu is a dirt cheap fix.
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Originally Posted by flybd5
(Post 804185)
I vote for a bigger hammer. :laugh:
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Originally Posted by ThorInc
(Post 804186)
And I thought you had an emulator sitting on the shelf. ;)
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