ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Not had any problems at all with battery.
But today, sat in a service station for half hour, engine off and only the radio on.
Came to start and had no power in battery to restart [assisatance called and jump started].
I'm told that there is probably a cell gone down and in normal use this isn't a problem.
But when you do as I did, it shows up then.
Been told to have a drop charge test to check out.
I reckon it's 99% that I need a new battery.
Any thoughts? I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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 14th Oct 2008 7:48 pm |
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10forcash
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same as you were told - it's stuffed
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| 14th Oct 2008 8:09 pm |
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Ent
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Ron
My battery had a duff cell and thats on a vehicle with less than 30,000 miles(not stop start) and less than 12 months old. Replaced under warranty. Club Exped trailer
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| 14th Oct 2008 8:27 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Will be on order tomorrow.
unfortunately well out of warranty.
 I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 14th Oct 2008 11:07 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
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you could always swap the battery with one from a vehicle that is still in warranty 
unless they are coded and traceable somehow in which case it's probably best avoided.
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| 14th Oct 2008 11:44 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Good idea, but reckon there would be a date stamp somewhere.
LR might find it odd that an 05 battery turns up in say an 07 model? I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Oct 2008 7:30 am |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
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I have a similar problem - left all the lights on at L2B for about 10 minutes, dead as a dodo for starting.
What is the best recommended replacement? Should I just go for an LR one or get and Optima or something? Craig
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| 15th Oct 2008 7:43 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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I'll be checking around this morning.
Chances are I'll just be going for a standard one [as I don't know anything about the Optima]
Going to check out with LR, Halfords & local motor factors.
Seemingly the longer the guarantee - the better/more expensive the battery. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Oct 2008 7:50 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Just checked Halfords online.
Great easy to use web search.
Just key in your reg, then up pops the recommended battery.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/...esCmd#dtab
And you can reserve on line, then visit, have yours checked to ensure it is the battery that's duff, then they'll fit for £5.
It's got a 3 yr guarantee and so far it seems good for £105 all in.
[less £2 voucher]
Edit: LR is £114 - so just going with that to keep my D3 as original as poss.
btw. Optima Yellow Top is an additional battery for powering accessories. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Oct 2008 9:10 am |
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catweasel
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ronp wrote:I'm told that there is probably a cell gone down and in normal use this isn't a problem.
But when you do as I did, it shows up then.
probably aint good enough and if it is a cell it wont crank in any use. put a meter across the terminals and take a reading then turn on the lights and if it drops by a few volts then you can be certain its shagged.
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| 15th Oct 2008 12:14 pm |
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Craig S-L
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
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Thinking of a red top as a main, before possibly fitting a yellow top and split charge system later on. Craig
2015 D? SDV6 HSE Loire Blue
2009 D4 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black
2006 G4 Challenge V8 HSE (Gone, but fuel bills not forgotten!)
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| 15th Oct 2008 12:46 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Just been to Ripon Land Rover.
They put a meter on the battery, did some tests and it came up as in very good condition.
So didn't buy a new battery.
In future when I park up, I'll make sure radio and other electrics are off, or I'll sit with engine running.
No doubt if there is a problem it'll show up in the coming cold morning starts.
Great service from Ripon Land Rover - an auto electrician and a mechanic taking time over my D3 [at no cost] and saving me from spending unnecessarily.
I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Oct 2008 12:52 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
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Did he do a gravity test on each cell ? that would determin if a cell was faulty G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 15th Oct 2008 2:31 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Nope, but reckon cause it's a sealed unit. I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
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| 15th Oct 2008 2:51 pm |
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SI 1
Member Since: 19 Jan 2007
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Are YOU sure it was RIPON LANDY 
Normally they are useless 
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| 15th Oct 2008 2:59 pm |
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