frustrated-bloody fuc ensored ked off!ive been washing and waxing my beloved rrs since 7am this morning,wheel arches and everything,looks spanking-gone to start it up and wipers are going,all the digital display is flashing along with 'park brake fault' and another engine warning text display has come up!(i must admit the radio has been on for a couple of hours but this doesnt seem like a flat battery?)ive only had the car a couple of months aaarrrgggghhhh......rrs recovery on theyre way.shouldve stuck with my old faithfull ford focus! RRS-2.7hse overfinch engine upgrade-java black-ivory leather-22"overfinch supersports-hst bodykit-colour coded handles-side steps-09 clear rear lights and indicators-chrome wing mirrors-piano black interior and ivory overfich speedo dials.

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RRS-2.7hse turbochipped to 250bhp

Wozz wrote:

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RRS-2.7hse turbochipped to 250bhp

Possible cause?

My money is on the battery being flat. Hope it's an easy one for you to sort.

James

PS. Land Rover don't authorise and chips to be fitted.

cheers james,thats what im hoping too and then i can blame my own stupidity!i will let yas know what the outcome is?!? RRS-2.7hse overfinch engine upgrade-java black-ivory leather-22"overfinch supersports-hst bodykit-colour coded handles-side steps-09 clear rear lights and indicators-chrome wing mirrors-piano black interior and ivory overfich speedo dials.

Been there done that in exactly the same circumstances - flat batteries do wonderful light shows! Porsche Cayenne S Diesel 66 Plate

IM STUPID!!!it was a flat battery due to the radio being on while washing the car,because the car only does short trips its not allowing the battery to fully charge itself according to the friendly land rover man in green.
this is a lesson i have learned and hopefully many rrs owners will be taking note!
relieved...... RRS-2.7hse overfinch engine upgrade-java black-ivory leather-22"overfinch supersports-hst bodykit-colour coded handles-side steps-09 clear rear lights and indicators-chrome wing mirrors-piano black interior and ivory overfich speedo dials.

mark 
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I had similar issues due to battery being almost flat last January (-18 in Dusseldorf!!!)in my Fiat Panda. The electric steering indication was lit red but the steering was working perfectly. After the visit to the garage I was told that if the battery is not up to the specs volts then the ECU acts weirdly. 2009 Range Rover Sport 2.7 TDV6 SE, Alaska White, Almond leather, tinted windows, active rear diff, tow pack, HiICE, full spare: gone and already missed

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Another who has been misled by the " Power upgrade approved by Land Rover" - you were conned there is no such thing as a mod to the engine mapping/ power output that is approved by Land Rover, doing anything to it will invalidate your warranty. Hope the supplier provided you with an engine warranty that covers any faults that might be traced back to doing this. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Mark,
Get yourself a trickle charger. Plug it into the cigarette lighter and leave it on over night. My Porsche 911 used to be a nightmare for draining the battery. If the car had not been driven for 1 week, 9 times out of ten it would not start.
Cost was about £80 if memory serves me right.

Still have the charger in the garage waiting for my next 911

I use this on my off-roader.....

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=98358

its not a powerful charger, but it is enough to keep a charged battery charged,

Martin 2016 RRS 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography Dynamic in Montalcino Red and Stealth Kit

When the battery is fully charged, if you are not going to use the vehicle for a while, park it with the suspension lowered and locked in access mode (just hold the down button for the suspension until you hear the chime and get the little padlock icon beside the suspension button illuminated) this will tell the car that you are not coming back to it for a long time when you lock it and will put the electronics in a deep sleep mode, notably bit will stop the car from trying to self level if you are parked on a slope. I leave my car unmoved for up to 4 months and while it is kept on a flat and level drive I have never found the need to to this and the battery has always been OK even after such a long time without use. Member "Josh" gave this tip on another post recently when somebody else found their battery was not holding charge. If your car has been kept outside as well, then all the recent cold weather will not have helped battery life either. Has anybody tried one of those dash top solar powered
batterycharger/ conditioners.
I have been looking at used Aston Martins recently and it must also be a problem with them (one car I looked at in a dealer had only done 4500 miles in it's 3 years of life) as many of them seem to have the optional battery conditioner fitted. Maybe LR should look into offering one as an option too. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

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Far too environmentally friendly  L322 Big Daddy SUPERCHARGED 5.0 Autobiography - Here & Now!

5 series for the miles

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45 others have been and gone!

I know the best thing is to go out there, burn a load of oil, create lots of particulate (if you have a diesel) and tons of nasty chemicals if you have a petrol engine and squash a few hedgehogs and small furry animals, but sometimes some folks do have to leave their cars dormant for long periods WW. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW