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sasdiscos Member Since: 22 Jul 2023 Location: UK Posts: 148 ![]() ![]() |
Alternator gone and
![]() Maybe disconnect and put on charge overnight and then see. Steve. |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 7838 ![]() ![]() |
It's possible the clicking after charging was the stater motor solenoid. Just not enough current to turn it over.
Disconnect battery and charge overnight. Try a different battery/jump start Disconnect alternator output and start it. Check current draw from charged battery to sm and alt. Cheers James 110 XS Utility 130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making) 90 Puma Hardtop |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5563 ![]() ![]() |
Sounds like your battery is dead. Does your charger provide any info on the battery condition?
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Avelingporter Member Since: 25 Jan 2016 Location: Southampton Posts: 402 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the replies, I have disconnected the battery and am currently charging it. I will report back any progress.
If a discharged battery, it may have failed, thats fine I can deal with that. If its another cause that drained it then I'll be more stuck. But we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Lets see how a charge works first. |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5563 ![]() ![]() |
Either your battery is knackered, or something was left on when you parked it up. Hopefully you just left something on, but it may still cost you a new battery
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Avelingporter Member Since: 25 Jan 2016 Location: Southampton Posts: 402 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Well for now it all appears OK again. Ive charged it since this morning and 7 hours later it works. Other than the alarm going off when I reconnected the battery terminals, nothing else untoward. Starts OK. All dash lights as they should be.
I have to leave it tonight, so will have another look on Saturday evening when I get back and see what's occurring! Ill report back if anything else happens. Thanks all. D |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20033 ![]() ![]() |
Probably battery voltage too low, it’ll take over a day to charge depending on what charger is used.
Then needs re-syncing the key fob by pressing it rapidly multiple times. Once the LED dash light slows down, then ensure its immobilised pressing unlock once, then you can start it after the glow plug lights gone out. Also be sure the battery clamps are tight, and the ground lead in particular and its connections. If that still doesn’t do it, then it maybe starter or a deceased battery. You really need to keep an eye on what voltage the battery is, check it and take a look if you can. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3328 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have a cheap USB charger that goes in the cigarette lighter. It also shows voltage. 12.7~12.8V engine off that jumps to ~14V when engine is running. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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LR90XS2011 Member Since: 05 Apr 2011 Location: bickenhill Posts: 3632 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi I had exactly the same, cost me a new battery and a load of fault finding, found nothing wrong and it fixed itself.
I have concluded that I probably left the side light or interior lights on as it has been AOK since (6 months) and the old battery is now a spare DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS, I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10376 ![]() ![]() |
Just buy a new battery, it will happen again if not… in a bad place.
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semdgw Member Since: 22 Jan 2021 Location: Trowbridge Posts: 1 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have found that running the "recon" setting on my CTEK MX5 battery charger for 24-36 hours works wonders when I have inadvertently flattened a battery.
It has saved me money several times over the years. |
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6560 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
It could well be ok now, but if it's got that flat then it's likely to let you down when winter comes.
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TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 965 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Agree, certain things are consumables that need changing as soon as there is any indication of failure. Saves a lot of hassle and makes any troubleshooting so much easier.
Battery definitely on that list, so is radiator, starter, alternator, clutch, brakes, etc |
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custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20033 ![]() ![]() |
Yuasa 019 is good, slight upgrade on the original battery. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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