Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Gloucestershire
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Help - battery issues
I was doing a much overdue internal clean on the car today but made sure the lights etc were off - but the battery is now flat... Went tostart it and it said start car battery low - but just not enough juice to turn it over - clock went wild - lots of clicking etc
Lifted bonnet to see battery like this... Is this white stuff normal???
I need to move the car and get it started
Can I just attach the battery charger whilst battery still connected to the car as really dont fancy removing it.
Can you jump start a Discovery 4?
home one of your techies can help as I've blocked my wife and son in on the drive and cannot move the carLoving my D4 HSE -MY10......!!!!
You should be able to charge it in situ, the ctek chargers don't require the battery to be disconnected.1972 Range Rover Classic 2 door V8
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6th Aug 2017 8:17 pm
Dboss
Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Gloucestershire
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thanks for the reply - finally got it on charge with a little help from people on facebook Disco page... some familiar names there lolLoving my D4 HSE -MY10......!!!!
6th Aug 2017 9:02 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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You could do with removing that battery terminal (open a window and let the car go to sleep first). Give it a good wire brushing to get all the white oxidation off, then replace with a good smearing of Vaseline to protect it. Probably best do the negative terminal too.
6th Aug 2017 10:14 pm
Soldierboy
Member Since: 27 Jan 2016
Location: Sheffield
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Mate had the exact same problem with mine worked fine then next thing low battery symbol came up (I do a 93 mile commute so it deffo gets a good charge) popped it on a battery charger worked fine left it over night battery completely fooked! So a lil help from the forum I needed a new battery! Apparently they have a 3 year life do disco batteries
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7th Aug 2017 1:01 pm
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Boil the kettle and pour the water over the corroded battery terminal instant clean
Allow to dry thoroughly then apply a little of your favourite lube, job done.
Well worth changing all interior/door lamp bulbs to led versions.
7th Aug 2017 1:13 pm
Dboss
Member Since: 12 Jan 2015
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 52
cheers - everyone - charged overnight - started nicely this morning, but will instigate some fot he advice here - not sure how old the battery is so will check that tooLoving my D4 HSE -MY10......!!!!
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