Member Since: 16 Aug 2017
Location: Leicestershire
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Low Current issue i think !!
Hi, this morning, things didn't seem right, rapid clear windscreen wasn't so rapid, electric windows slow. and both front heated seats didn't work.
I can only think this is something to do with the battery or alternator . i have been through a lot of flood water over the weekend, no warning lights or other issue, but anything that needs alot of power doesn't seem to be working or working slowly. my fan belt did squeal when i splashed through a large flood. it stopped quickly.
ill do the normal checks on the battery with a meter later, but anything else i should be looking for ?
Cheers
Mark
5th Apr 2018 7:49 am
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Think you’ve answered your own question start with battery/alternator and go from there MY24 Defender 90 X-Dynamic HSE
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5th Apr 2018 7:53 am
mcgreen1966
Member Since: 16 Aug 2017
Location: Leicestershire
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battery voltage / dead alternator.
Hi, yes to confirm, i measured across the battery and its 11.88V with ignition on, and when the engine is running, i presume thats bad lol
dead alternator ?
Cheers
Mark
5th Apr 2018 9:57 am
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Be careful as dead alternators have a habit of damaging/draining batteries to the point they also need replacingMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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5th Apr 2018 10:14 am
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Also alternator has been source of at least a couple of fires sooner sorted the better.
5th Apr 2018 10:29 am
mcgreen1966
Member Since: 16 Aug 2017
Location: Leicestershire
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alternator
All booked in at john craddocks £230 + VAT, cannot fit me in until Thursday though
i was wondering why the alternator charge light isn't on though.?
or does the output need to be totally dead for that to work.
Cheers
Mark
5th Apr 2018 11:53 am
mcgreen1966
Member Since: 16 Aug 2017
Location: Leicestershire
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Broke down
Currently in lay-by waiting for RAC lol . It died dashboard went mad suspensension dropped , gearbox warnings then total power loss lol been her 6 hours now crazy !
5th Apr 2018 10:17 pm
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Guess you were still driving it! How long did you imagine the battery would last without being charged? Richard
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5th Apr 2018 10:22 pm
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Well
Been here since 4pm , thought I would make it
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5th Apr 2018 10:26 pm
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