ronp
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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? slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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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. Is that your head or as your neck been sick?
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| Tue Oct 14 2008 7:27pm |
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ronp
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Will be on order tomorrow.
unfortunately well out of warranty.
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| Tue Oct 14 2008 10:07pm |
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SJR
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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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| Tue Oct 14 2008 10:44pm |
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ronp
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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? slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 6:30am |
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Craig S-L
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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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| Wed Oct 15 2008 6:43am |
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ronp
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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. slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 6:50am |
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ronp
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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. slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 8:10am |
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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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| Wed Oct 15 2008 11:14am |
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Craig S-L
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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
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 11:46am |
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ronp
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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.
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 11:52am |
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Did he do a gravity test on each cell ? that would determin if a cell was faulty Help get this page up the rankings please
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 1:31pm |
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ronp
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Nope, but reckon cause it's a sealed unit. slowly re-building my gallery after the wipe out !!!!
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| Wed Oct 15 2008 1:51pm |
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Are YOU sure it was RIPON LANDY 
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