Table of signs of malfunction (Freelander 2)

Sign	Possible reasons	Action
Low beam headlights do not work High beam headlights do not work	Lamp failure One or more fuses have blown Circuit failure Light switch malfunction Left multifunction steering column switch malfunction	Check the condition of the bulb and fuse (see visual inspection procedure). Check the headlamp circuits. Check the operation of the light switch. Check the operation of the left multifunction stalk. Refer to the electrical diagrams. Check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) indicating a malfunction of the headlamp or the corresponding circuit.
Dim low beam headlights Dim high beam headlights	Incorrect lamp rating Incorrect position of the headlight beam direction switch Circuit failure Light switch malfunction Left multifunction steering column switch malfunction	Check the condition and rating of the bulb. Check the correct position of the headlight beam direction switch. Check the headlight circuits. Check the operation of the light switch. Check the operation of the left multifunction steering column switch. Refer to the electrical diagrams.
Low beam headlights do not turn off High beam headlights do not turn off	Circuit failure Light switch malfunction Left multifunction steering column switch malfunction Headlight timer malfunction	Check the headlamp circuits. Check the operation of the light switch. Check the operation of the left multifunction stalk. Check the operation of the headlamp timer. Refer to the electrical diagrams. Check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) indicating a malfunction of the headlamp circuit.
The headlight low/high beam switch does not work	Circuit failure Left multifunction steering column switch malfunction Xenon headlight shutter mechanism malfunction	Check the headlamp circuits. Check the operation of the left multifunction stalk. Check the operation of the xenon headlamp blind mechanism. Refer to the electrical diagrams. Check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) indicating a malfunction of the headlamp circuit.
The alarm does not work	One or more fuses have blown Light switch malfunction The left multifunction steering column switch does not work Circuit failure Instrument cluster failure	Check the fuse(s), see the visual inspection procedure. Check the operation of the light switch. Check the operation of the left multifunction stalk. Check the electrical circuits of the warning lights. See the electrical diagrams. Check for DTCs indicating a malfunction of the instrument cluster or CAN system.
Headlight fogging: inner surface	Condensate Water ingress	Refer to the current Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) on the topic of "Condensation Inside Headlamps." Follow the instructions in the TSB to determine if the problem is caused by condensation or water ingress.