...this is only 600 CCA - I think I need 950 CCA for a D3, or is that really necessary? Any advice much appreciated
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tomo'05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
26th Jul 2010 11:36 am
zig
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For a Discovery 3 with all it's electronics you need a good battery. The rating on the ebay battery are not high enought.
If you phone around the parts departments of your local LR dealers you should be able to get a LR018609 90Ah CCA 950 which has a 3 year warranty for just over £100.
26th Jul 2010 12:59 pm
tomo
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Thanks zig
My local stealership have quoted me 129 quid for the genuine LR battery. I'll phone around and see if I can find it cheaper.
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tomo'05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
26th Jul 2010 1:13 pm
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If you're happy 600 CCAs is enough fill yer boots but when the weather's like this you may well regret it. Buy cheap, buy twice.
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26th Jul 2010 1:16 pm
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tomo wrote:
Thanks zig
My local stealership have quoted me 129 quid for the genuine LR battery. I'll phone around and see if I can find it cheaper.
Cheers
tomo
Don't forget to ask for your Allegance discount, 15% off parts for cars over 3 years.
26th Jul 2010 1:19 pm
tomo
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DSL wrote:
Don't forget to ask for your Allegance discount, 15% off parts for cars over 3 years.
Thanks DSL, didn't know about that, it's going in Wednesday for a test (to make sure it is the battery and not the alternator) so I'll make sure I remind them of the allegance discount
...and I think I'll stick with the official LR 950 CCA part
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tomo'05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
26th Jul 2010 1:30 pm
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Afraid it's a "Don't ask, don't get" situation, had PDC errors with my car, put in new battery & fixed, even at -19c.
26th Jul 2010 1:34 pm
tomo
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Good to know especially as I have a long list of stuff that needs fixing....broken tail gate release....rear passenger door does not lock......front suspension bushes....aircon needs re-gassing
Does the discount also apply to services, or just parts?
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tomo'05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
26th Jul 2010 1:42 pm
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Parts, labour & services!! Best to phone around & price match, then haggle & try & add Allegance at the end. Never accept their 1st price!
26th Jul 2010 2:29 pm
tomo
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Many thanks for the info DSL. Great to know
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26th Jul 2010 2:39 pm
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26th Jul 2010 2:46 pm
John C
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Get the TDV8 RRS battery - has higher cranking ampage 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
26th Jul 2010 4:03 pm
tomo
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Thanks John, I imagine the higher CCA RRS battery is more expensive? I'll stick with the CCA 950 LR3 one for now - funds are tight
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tomo'05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
26th Jul 2010 4:21 pm
John C
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Pretty sure it was the same price as the D3 one - you just need to ask for it especially 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
26th Jul 2010 4:22 pm
tomo
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OK, that's a no-brainer then! I'll certainly ask for it! Many thanks John '05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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