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JayMann

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2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue

Warranty Help

Guy's need your help Please!

Have a problem with the SL after a few days (or weeks lol) of not driving it i get a warning message tell me engine management off line (or something like that) as in the electrics don't work for a bit so have to drive for about 10 mins before you can move the seats and that

Anyway had the car in for a service about 18 months ago and when i rang up to ask if she was ready for me to collect i was told no! He said that they need a part and this will be in tomorrow. I was like I'm not paying for that as you didn't ask me first and all the rest of it. He said no i want have to cuz it's a recall job so Merc will pay This part was a new alternator to fix the offline problem.

The thing is it's still doing it and it's also out of warranty now. But i remember a few service guy's telling me that even if a problem is still there after it is out of warranty they have to fix it as long as it has been looked/worked at when it was still in warranty!

Do you think i can fight/ask them to look at it and sort it for free and where do i stand with the law if anyone knows?? RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Mon Jan 14 2008 8:02pm

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Jay, before you march round to your local dealer and demand the service managers head on a plate I would advise that you do a little bit of research first.

As you don't drive the SL very often you may find that the battery voltage level is dropping below the recommended levels. This could mean that certain onboard electrical systems will not work until the alternator has kicked in fully or until the battery voltage level has risen above the minimum power level. This type of thing can also happen on the RRS. A good example of this is the cubby box fridge, the fridge will not switch on if the battery voltage is below a certain level.

Get hold of a battery voltage meter, check your battery voltage and then take the beast for a good long run. Check the voltage when you get home and then leave the motor overnight and check the voltage again the next morning. You may find that you have drained the voltage too low and now the battery will not hold its charge. Arctic Frost TDV6 SE. Aspen Leather, Cherry Wood, Privacy Glass, PTI, Tow Pack, Mudflaps, Tasmods, a new Fuelflap, a RRSport.co.uk umbrella in the boot & a RRSport.co.uk sticker on the rear glass.
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Mon Jan 14 2008 8:33pm

JayMann

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Thanks mate

But from what i can remember it's always been like this. I'v give it a good run up the M1 and back (140 mile around trip) then 2 maybe 3 days later it's flat again RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Mon Jan 14 2008 9:09pm

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Maybe the battery is screwed... replace the battery? The alternator may also have needed replacing, but if the battery is crap no end of alternators will keep it charged.

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Tue Jan 15 2008 10:16am

rrsjo

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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

shmoogle wrote:
Maybe the battery is screwed... replace the battery? The alternator may also have needed replacing, but if the battery is crap no end of alternators will keep it charged.

Jay

As you state the car has always been like this, Shmoogle is spot on with his diagnosis. As the altenator has already been replaced, it certainly sounds like the battery is the cause of your problem. Carry out the checks that Schmoogle has suggested or get an auto electrician to check the battery.

I think your expired warranty would only cover any costs at the dealers if you had the fault looked at just prior to the expiry date and then taken it back again straight after the expiry date - as an unresolved fault. Gone - 2008 TDV8, Stornoway Grey, ebony, zabrano trim, TV, Tasmods, mudflaps.

Tue Jan 15 2008 12:24pm

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I may be wrong, but it is my understanding that if an issue arises DURING your warranty period but persists OUTSIDE of it, as long as it is exactly the same problem which hasn't been rectified they are obliged to put it right.

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Wed Jan 16 2008 5:31pm

JayMann

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Nice one guy's will give it a go

Supertrotter wrote:
I may be wrong, but it is my understanding that if an issue arises DURING your warranty period but persists OUTSIDE of it, as long as it is exactly the same problem which hasn't been rectified they are obliged to put it right.

Try Shmoogles suggestions but a call to your solicitor/Citizens advice will give you all the ammo you need for any comeback.

ST that's what thinking sure they still have to sort it out

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Wed Jan 16 2008 5:54pm

kam100

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Yeah but they'll probably say its something else!!

Wed Jan 16 2008 10:36pm

JayMann

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ers RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
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BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
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Wed Jan 16 2008 10:59pm

shmoogle

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If it's simply a case of replacing the battery though - is it worth all that fight for the £60 the new battery will cost you? Why even involve the warranty, other than just for the principle of it?

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Thu Jan 17 2008 8:07am

JayMann

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Yeah to right but i think it maybe a bit more then £60 for that RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
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Thu Jan 17 2008 9:13am

SachaR

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2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Java Black

JayMann wrote:
Yeah to right but i think it maybe a bit more then £60 for that

Jay,

You may want one of these:

http://www.accumate.com/

I have a similar problem with my BMW as its a weekend car and during the winter months sees little use. They have also the attachment directly to the battery so you just plug it in when you get home and leave it till the next time you use the car.

Hope this helps,

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Thu Jan 17 2008 9:39am

JayMann

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I was thinking of getting one of them but have been told their not good for long periods of time? RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
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WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

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Thu Jan 17 2008 9:43am

SachaR

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These are for long periods of time!!! Mine has been plugged in for the last 2 months!

I have had them for years when I had TVRs as their batteries went down so quickly!! RRS TDV8 HSE 2007- JAVA Black/Black interior,
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Thu Jan 17 2008 10:43am

JayMann

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Cool i'll have to look in to that then

So do you have to unplug it each time you drive the car? RRS TDV6 Gone but still around
SL55 AMG
760Li Alpina
BMW 535D M Sport
BMW X6 XDrive35D
BMW 320D Coupe M Sport
And A Van For Rex!

WINNER - 2008's Idler Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Comedian Of The Year
WINNER - 2008's Funniest Incident

I love boobies i love boobies i love boobies cuz i'm a big kid now! (Come on everybody sing with me you know the words!)

Thu Jan 17 2008 10:55am

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