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EPB random fault
So here's how it goes
Drive every day, no issues at all. EPB works as it should, no warnings and no problems.
Leave the car parked (brake off) and the next time you drive a warning appears "EPB fault" and promptly disappears. No record in the fault history, no problems with the brake itself, but you could set you watch by the message appearing.
It's not on start up, but always appears within a mile of driving off and doesn't come back unless parked for more than a couple of days....
Obviously not too concerned, but totally intrigued as to what is going on here, anyone else seen this?
Last edited by Phantomf4 on 20th Oct 2015 9:40 pm. Edited 1 time in total
What voltage is the alternator outputting, and battery too?Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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20th Oct 2015 4:38 pm
Phantomf4
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According to the on board diagnostics 14.5V
Do you think it's worth doing a direct check at the battery with a multimeter?
20th Oct 2015 4:40 pm
Robbie
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You need a proper voltmeter, the onboard diagnostic voltage is hopeless.
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Yes, very much so - the diagnostics screen is very inaccurate. In truth, sometimes it could take even more than a basic multimeter to diagnose a bad alternator! Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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20th Oct 2015 4:42 pm
Phantomf4
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Im not worried about the alternator, as it was a replacement supplied and fitted by Disco Mikey, so assume the issue lies elsewhere.
Just bemused that it doesn't appear in the fault history, but keeps reappearing, albeit briefly, as regular as clockwork....
If Mikey fitted it then we can be sure it's OE, but never rule things out without checking. You can get the odd faulty alternator out of the box. Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
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