It's on a RRS, but the Discovery should be similar
1st Jan 2017 12:01 pm
M3DPO
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Can't you disconnect the battery? - this would eliminate any drain and it is a requirement with a lot of storage companies to eliminate a source of fire ignition.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
1st Jan 2017 12:18 pm
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Just make sure the emergency lock works to get back in to pop the bonnet.
1st Jan 2017 12:19 pm
Roidster
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Or you could just keep one of these in the car. They run on Lithium ion, so will stayed fully charged for literally months...
I have one, and have jumped both a 2.7l D3 and a 5l BMW M5.
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2nd Jan 2017 8:00 am
maplecottage
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I've got a Sealy version of the same - starts the car OK but usually leaves her with her knickers in a twist and I then have to do a vehicle reset to sort it.
Point of note - IID reset doesn't work in this instance, had to be a manual joining of the leads.
2nd Jan 2017 7:23 pm
xcentric
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Pete K wrote:
Some good tips there.
Leave bonnet open.
Leave doors unlocked.
Park it so you can get access to the front and left door.
If you can't get power in the garage disconnecting the battery will ensure it will start when you return and be kind to the battery.
just make sure the garage is secure if you're following all this advice
2nd Jan 2017 10:51 pm
xcentric
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wouldn't a simpler option be to keep a second, charged battery in the car, with some jump leads, in case you need it - it'll probably be fine, but you're covered if not and have a backup battery for future use.....
2nd Jan 2017 10:53 pm
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LOL thanks guys!
I am sure if the battery dies, I can open the D3 by using the key manually. There is enough room in the garage to bring in triple A to boost it up with a battery booster. Thinking of getting a friend to turn it on, let it warm up and rev it for about 10mn or so, every 2 weeks, this has helped keep the battery alive till I get back in the past.
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2nd Jan 2017 11:04 pm
PaulJC
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xcentric wrote:
wouldn't a simpler option be to keep a second, charged battery in the car, with some jump leads, in case you need it - it'll probably be fine, but you're covered if not and have a backup battery for future use.....
Or fit an Aux battery in the 2nd battery tray and a good split charger system... One push of a button and my aux battery connects to the main for jump starting...
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just make sure the garage is secure if you're following all this advice 
