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~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
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Hi all,
I have a 05 TDV6 and the alternator looks like it's given up the ghost. 
Dual battery set up helped me for a while but alas once the batteries got down to 11.5 odd volts I could not start the car.
Called the Road Patrol to diagnose the problem, jump started Ok and tested the alternator for output - 10.5 volts!
Charged the started battery overnight to get the car down to my mechanic, they mentioned that the early D3's have a alternator life of about 120,000 k's.
Better in latter vehicles so I'm told is this true?
( Glad I paid for the Allianz Extended Warranty ) 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 19" GG AT's, Offroad - 18" 275/65 MT, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff  Custom Drawer and storage unit -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, 4x4 Intellegence RWC, 120ltr Long range tank, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate Beanie grill, De Tango.
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 12th Jul 2010 12:10 am |
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Stu
Member Since: 08 Feb 2009
Location: Hampshire
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I believe Land Rover experience replace them every 6 weeks. Although that's as a precaution as they get a dunking daily. I suspect yours had just got to the end of its natural life D3 HSE MY05 Auto
Expo Rack, Club MTR, LR Spots, A Bar, Light Guards, GNVP Sump Guard, GNVP Ladder, Cup Holders, RLD A Bar brackets. Disco3Club stickers, Aux power on Mod
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| 12th Jul 2010 12:38 am |
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Jamo
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Posts: 1170
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Mine died at about the same km. (When I say died, I mean imploded, taking the battery with it!)
The 05's had an issue with the alternator. Sme were replaced much earlier.
The replacement one was a newer build and charges better. It was only after fitting it that I realised the original one didn't ever charge properly.
Cost me $800 for the alternator and i replaced it myself. Have a nice day!
2010 Cayenne Diesel with PASM & Off Road Pkg
2005 HSE D3 (Sold)
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| 12th Jul 2010 5:55 am |
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AVE
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: First house on the left
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My MY05 had the alternator fail earlier this year with about 55K miles on the clock. As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
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| 12th Jul 2010 10:06 am |
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~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 627
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Forgot to say mine failed at 109,000 k's 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 19" GG AT's, Offroad - 18" 275/65 MT, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff Custom Drawer and storage unit -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, 4x4 Intellegence RWC, 120ltr Long range tank, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate Beanie grill, De Tango.
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| 12th Jul 2010 10:53 am |
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jonny teflon
Member Since: 02 Dec 2009
Location: staffordshire
Posts: 140
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my 05 hse alternator also went with 72000 on the clock , so looks as if i did quiet well 
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| 12th Jul 2010 6:12 pm |
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BBS SPY
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Member Since: 15 Jun 2007
Location: Sunny Cyprus
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The one on my 03 L322 4.4 V8 just died at about 30K.
Some immense water cooled thing it is apparently.
The price from the local dealer for the replacement part was about 880 GBP
Must say "Mr Fusion" on the side then i guess 
My mate who has recently done 3 and so had one in stock that he threw one on as a favour, will be happy as long as i get him a replacement. Thats how business is done in Cyprus 
Nick  is of course sorting me one out for about half that which i think is a lesson that everyone should take note of.
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| 12th Jul 2010 7:32 pm |
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thomash
Member Since: 02 Nov 2006
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 68
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| need help, how to get into diagnostics screen |
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hi all, could somene please get me the info on how to get in diag screen (secret button and code). Search on site very hard on mobile phone. An in france, quite remote area and battery or alternator look bad. Red battery light on dash comes on 3/4 of the time while driving. In diag screen i can at least check charge. Thanks thomas
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| 13th Jul 2010 8:11 am |
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~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
Posts: 627
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On the home screen hold your finger against the centre of the top for 5 seconds, then press the left button below the screen. Release and the code pad will appear. Code = 753 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 19" GG AT's, Offroad - 18" 275/65 MT, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff Custom Drawer and storage unit -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, 4x4 Intellegence RWC, 120ltr Long range tank, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate Beanie grill, De Tango.
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| 13th Jul 2010 8:28 am |
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jdea
Member Since: 02 Mar 2008
Location: Tannum Sands QLD
Posts: 176
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My Alternator light came on last week while camping at The Pines Campground in the Olney State forest near Newcastle. I thought i was in real trouble. The light stayed on for some time but went off by the time i got to the freeway and it hasn't come on since. I popped into the LR dealer in Sydney: Said it was charging low. I bought a new alternator just in case it failed but it got home OK. The fault code was P0625 Generator Field Terminal Circuit Low... Alternator cost $800.... Will have a crack at replacing it myself soon. My vehicle just ticked over 130000 KM
BTW State of Origin was excellent
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| 13th Jul 2010 10:00 am |
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Renton
Member Since: 13 Jan 2009
Location: Somewhere in the middle
Posts: 1718
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These alternators are made by Denso.
If they die they can easily be repaired in a nick of time for a few pounds and it will last you many years. It's a waste of money to buy a new one...........imho......... CLUB ILLEGAL CAR WASHERS
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| 13th Jul 2010 1:03 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
Posts: 651
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Battery light came on 2 days ago, got it booked into Land Rover telling them the alternator had gone, they said they would need to diagnose the problem, low and behold...the alternator has gone! They have ordered 1 so should be there tomorrow! Also replacing the tailgate gate latch that now needs hitting before it releases the little handle to be pressed! Lovely jubbly!
Skep '16 Volvo XC90 R Design Bursting Blue (Vera)
'12 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Fuji White (Daz - Gone
'10 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black (Vinnie - Gone)
'07 Discovery 3 2.7 TDV6 SE Stornoway Grey (Gone)
Club Side Skeps
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| 15th Jul 2010 7:48 pm |
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robertofollia
Member Since: 16 Aug 2006
Location: Sometimes over here, and sometimes over there
Posts: 142
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Whoops!
That is what I wanted to know
My 07 D3 4.4 v8 has done around 54k miles (92K kms), having finished a round the world tour with 4K Miles (68K Kms) before I bought it.
Might be doing an alt rebuild very soon to avoid future issues
The D3 V8 alt is part number YLE500190 or YLE500390, and corresponds to Denso parts number 4280003690 or 4280003691
Best regards.
Robert Regards, Robert
Only a closed filling station can prevent me from reaching my destination
1992 Santana 88"SWB petrol
1995 RRClassic 300Tdi
1999 D2 V8 manual coiler
2004 D2 Td5... SOLD!
2006 D3 V8 SE
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| 22nd Jul 2010 12:24 pm |
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bbyer
Member Since: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Edmonton Alberta
Posts: 701
 
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| Alternator Rebuild - which parts, mechanical / electrical? |
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When one says "Alternator Rebuild", what does that mean?
Does that mean ordering bearings and the replacement thereof, or is it more than that such as electical parts?
I guess what I am asking is what normally goes bad when the Alternator quits, and therefore what should one be replacing before one has any problems.
I have the NAS LR3 with the gasloine 4.4l V8 which is I assume the Land Rover part number YLE500390 alternator. 2005 LR3 HSE 4.4L AJ-V8 petrol; Traxide Dual Battery; PIAA 2500K Yellow Ion H11 Fog Light bulbs; CounterAct LT-2 Capacitive Corrosion control; LLumar AIR80 Blue clear Infra Red blocking side window film; Liftgate manual release; Schrader Valve "air in" mod to OEM air suspension reservoir tank; Akebono ceramic pads; OEM solid vented discs; LR4 design hitch receiver; Wiggs D4 MOST bluetooth module; Clock on the Dash; 3 Flash signal light mod; Backup Camera; 2015/16 Nav Data update.
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| 27th Jul 2010 4:31 pm |
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Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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When an alternator 'goes bad' it can be a number of things. I would guess that the top 2 failures would be a bearing failure (can be a noisy or rather sudden failure) or worn brushes (a more gradual decline in performance). The good news is that they are pretty east to repair and both bearings and brushes are cheap.
Before I moved 'up north' there was a company around the corner that repaired alternators for about £50 and they could arrange removal and installation at a local garage for an additional fee if you are a mechanical dunce (like me). They referred to their trade as 'Rotating Electrics' rather then anything more google-obvious.
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| 30th Jul 2010 10:07 pm |
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