2002 Freelander will not crank. There is a load click when I try to start it, but nothing else. All electrics work.

2001 2003 LAND ROVER FREELANDER SERVICE MANUAL
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Starter motor is on the way out. There is no return when they start clicking. Replace is most likely required. Just go second hand. Cant help with manuals sorry.

check crankshaft sensor hope thishelps!

you should have your battery load tested to verify if it is going to keep a charge for you,

try using electrical tape to proect them from the weather

Does the starting solenoid engages? This is would sound like a deep clunk on your starter. When the solenoid engages it close the contact that energize the starter motor, but a worn contact on the solenoid would result in it engaging but not having enough current to turn the engine resulting in a clunking noise when you try to start.
The starter solenoid gets its 12 volt from a relay. This is referred to as the starter relay. If you try to crank, and you hear only a click but the starter do not turn, then the contacts on the relay maybe worn.
To sum it up, if you hear a loud clunk when it dont crank, its the starter solenoid. If you hear just a click but no crank, it could be the starter relay.

Try cleaning the fuel pump filter. the filter is on the bottom of the pump inside the tank.You get to the tank from under the seat behind the driver. Job takes 10 mins.

On the 2002 Freelander it is in deed tricky. Basically you will need to support the front of the engine as you will be removing the front engine mount in the process of removing the lower mounting bolt from the alternator. You will also need to work the belt off the pulley without damaging it as well. The whole job takes about an hour. Be certian that you have disconnected the battery prior to starting your job.

Most likely right.... if the alternator quits you can often run off the battery but once you start accessories like wipers . heater etc it will not last long

Robert

I had this problem on my wife's 2001 Freelander and it ended up being a loose battery terminal.  There was plenty of electricity to run lights, radio and so forth.  When the starter solenoid kicked in you could hear it click, but the loose terminal couldn't carry enough power to turn the starter motor.  Battery was fine in all respects and when I tightened the terminal, everything worked like it's supposed to.