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Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 |
Have you got a multimeter?
Does it make any difference if you rev the engine once you've started it? We've got a something (not a Land Rover) where the alternator doesn't kick in until you give the throttle a blip. Not a problem once you get used to it. |
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5th Dec 2014 11:33am |
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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 |
How old is the battery? With the colder weather this is a classic indication that your battery could be on the decline. A couple of checks with a multimeter one after you've driven it and another after a couple of days standing will give you a pointer perhaps? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Dec 2014 11:57am |
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yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 712 |
The light doesn't go out after raising the revs, just takes about 2 mins on idle and it goes out. Checked the battery last night and it's only 11.8 volts so it appears that that might be the problem. The battery is on charge so if it charges up ok I'll see if that's the problem but as the battery is the one that came with the landy it's at least 4 years old
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6th Dec 2014 10:20am |
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leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581 |
Might be worthwhile using a rejuvenating programme on something like a Ctek charger if standard lead acid battery.
Brendan |
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6th Dec 2014 10:34am |
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Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981 |
Monitor it with one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cigarette-Lighter-...49GMVTNMMA Merlin |
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6th Dec 2014 6:24pm |
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gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110 |
For Ctek one of the best battery chargers on the market.. |
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7th Dec 2014 2:09pm |
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