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muddywheels
Milk Float Man


Member Since: 30 Jun 2010
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It could be the alternator so I would get it checked before you buy a battery Confused

Lr assist advised me that once a battery is flat it needs to be taken off the vehicle and fully charged and it may be ruined - the alternator will not recharge it - only maintains it Rolling Eyes

The buzzing sound is normal I think on mine Confused Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Post #359327 Thu Oct 11 2012 10:29am
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alex_8



Member Since: 07 May 2012
Location: Glasgow
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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Luxury Zermatt Silver

muddywheels wrote:
It could be the alternator so I would get it checked before you buy a battery Confused

Lr assist advised me that once a battery is flat it needs to be taken off the vehicle and fully charged and it may be ruined - the alternator will not recharge it - only maintains it Rolling Eyes

The buzzing sound is normal I think on mine Confused


Anyone know how much it would roughly cost to replace an alternator?

Any rrs specialist near Glasgow, i have been to a few in Edinburgh area but would rather be closer to Glasgow side.

Thanks for the replys.

Alex

Post #359405 Thu Oct 11 2012 6:17pm
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

alex_8 wrote:


I phoned LR for a new battery they said its about £300


Also when I drive the car, turn the engine off... There a buzzing noise from the engine bay like if HIDs are still on for like 20secs? (lights are off)

Any help please.

Thanks

A new LR battery is not £300. They're taking the p Censored ss. A new one was about £140 when I bought mine earlier this year from my local LR dealer.

It sounds like your alternator might be failing. Alternatively, check the upper boot switch for corrosion. It can short and kill the battery in short order.

The buzzing noise is normal. The consensus is that it's the EGR valves sorting themselves out after the engine is switched off. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #359420 Thu Oct 11 2012 8:03pm
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rova60



Member Since: 11 Oct 2012
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Australia 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

If your caravan has LED tail lights and you don't have an LED controller fitted to the truck, that's more than likely your problem. When I got a van a couple of years back the first thing I was told was fit an LED controller to the RRS as there is a possibility the dash panel will go haywire and give nutty readouts. It was the caravan seller (not the RRS dealer) who gave me the tip. He has a RR so was in a good position to know. Also, he had no vested financial interest so I took it as gospel.

Cheers, Rova60

Post #359435 Thu Oct 11 2012 11:27pm
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muddywheels
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I don't have led caravan lights and there is a warning on Lr accessories Thumbs Up

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Not suitable for Caravans, Trailers or Lighting Boards fitted with rear mounted LED lamps.
 Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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