Hi, started car, drove 3km dirt road from farm to main road, put my foot down and got multiple fault messages including (not word for word): special programs not available, engine fault reduced power, trans fault limited gears available, suspension fault suspension lowering plus the car had lost power and multiple warning lights on dash. Car is 2008 RRS TDV8.

From what I have read these cars can have electrical glitches plus it is unlikely to have so many actual faults at once. So I pulled over, switched off, removed keys, waited 2 mins and re-started - no problems, drove like a dream.

Again from what I have read here anything from a blown rear tail light globe to the brake switch to alternator and battery issues can cause this. BUT, what do you think is the most likely cause? Where should I start? The car had a new alternator in July this year. Thanks in advance, cheers, Marty

p.s. apologies if this is in the wrong section Regards, Marty

Now: 2008 RRS TDV8; 1975 Rangie ute

Then: 2010 Defender Puma TdCi 110; 1996 Defender 300Tdi; 1997 Disco V8 on vsi gas; 1976 Rangie 4.4l; 20 yrs of back breaking Tojos

I imagine it just the battery struggling with a cold start. Hopefully after a long run or zap of a battery charger you'll be fine. Happened to me recently and my battery terminals weren't on tightly enough- so worth checking.

Thanks for the reply. I have done about 300km this week so the batt should've been fine. Just checked both batteries with multi meter at the terminals - the main was 11.1 the secondary 11.0 - and yet the car still starts! The main is the original from 2008 and the secondary is 2011. Sitting in shed on the C-tek to see what happens. I think 2 new batts may be on the horizon..... p.s. the terminals were tight and clean. Regards, Marty

Now: 2008 RRS TDV8; 1975 Rangie ute

Then: 2010 Defender Puma TdCi 110; 1996 Defender 300Tdi; 1997 Disco V8 on vsi gas; 1976 Rangie 4.4l; 20 yrs of back breaking Tojos

All the symptoms of a blocked fuel filter, or brake light issue, either bulbs or a switch

thanks - my list is growing of items to check, the beauty of these forums, being able to access such a large pool of knowledge and experience, thanks again. Regards, Marty

Now: 2008 RRS TDV8; 1975 Rangie ute

Then: 2010 Defender Puma TdCi 110; 1996 Defender 300Tdi; 1997 Disco V8 on vsi gas; 1976 Rangie 4.4l; 20 yrs of back breaking Tojos

Apologies for saying the battery may be struggling with the cold start. I have just noticed where you live and guess it's not too cold there! Certainly covers some miles this forum!!
Cheers

no worries, it was a bit cold for us - about 15 deg C....... Regards, Marty

Now: 2008 RRS TDV8; 1975 Rangie ute

Then: 2010 Defender Puma TdCi 110; 1996 Defender 300Tdi; 1997 Disco V8 on vsi gas; 1976 Rangie 4.4l; 20 yrs of back breaking Tojos

15 degrees isnt far off our summer

its warming up a bit here - sunday will be a mild 28....... by Xmas probably around mid to high thirties We would never get our woolies off it it stayed 15 Regards, Marty

Now: 2008 RRS TDV8; 1975 Rangie ute

Then: 2010 Defender Puma TdCi 110; 1996 Defender 300Tdi; 1997 Disco V8 on vsi gas; 1976 Rangie 4.4l; 20 yrs of back breaking Tojos

15 degrees is shorts and t shirt weather