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JPW
 


Member Since: 19 Mar 2007
Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4
Alternators - overcharging

There seem to be a number of threads about at the moment where the amber EPB light is flickering.

See:

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic102916-15.html

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic104915.html

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic104842.html

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic88472.html

In most it seems to be an issue with over charging and seems to be linked with having a replacement alternator.

I understand that there was a "bad" batch of RTX alternators - but some of these problems also seem to be happening with LR dealer replaced items too.

Has there been a batch of faulty Denso alternators too?  
Post #120422318th Dec 2013 12:59 pm
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The Large One
 


Member Since: 20 Apr 2007
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England 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

we've had a few faulty LR ones
LR are currently telling us to replace with new only not serv exchange

the serv exchange ones are backordered so i expect they have pulled all stock Rolling Eyes TLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer


My little chilli sauce business http://www.thechillees.co.uk
if you would like to order anything just give me a shout  
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JPW
 


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TLO

Thank you, that's really helpful to know - the one I had fitted by my local dealer in October 2102 is coded as LLR008861 on my invoice - does that mean that it was a serv exchange one?

Would it have had just a 12 month guarantee?

Many thanks

Paul  
Post #120430118th Dec 2013 4:36 pm
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The Large One
 


Member Since: 20 Apr 2007
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yes, service exchange one LR008861
this issue has only come to light over the last week or so no issues previously TLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer


My little chilli sauce business http://www.thechillees.co.uk
if you would like to order anything just give me a shout  
Post #120430218th Dec 2013 4:44 pm
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disco3wannabe
 


Member Since: 12 Jun 2009
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

My alternator was relapaced by main dealer 3ish weeks ago, they've just confirmed its faulty and overcharging so new one one on order to replace tomorrow Thumbs Up  
Post #120477619th Dec 2013 5:35 pm
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Quattrovalvole
 


Member Since: 30 Oct 2013
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England 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I am waiting to get mine checked (Monday hopefully), new alternator fitted recently.
I just want to know if this is going to cause major issues or not?  
Post #120479619th Dec 2013 6:07 pm
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Had NO issues with new Denso units.

Denso do not sell any re-manufactured units. Paul Redding
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Post #120489019th Dec 2013 9:44 pm
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Disco_Mikey
 


Member Since: 29 May 2007
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As above. I have never had an issue with a new Denso unit either. Would not even entertain fitting one that was not a Denso, or genuine unit Thumbs Up My D3 Build Thread

TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread  
Post #120490619th Dec 2013 10:04 pm
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Member Since: 10 Apr 2005
Location: Near Bristol, UK
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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

I went for refurb one from a guy that does nothing but work on alternators and starters.

http://www.londonessexautoelectrics.co.uk/index.htm

£165 all done and seen it tested with 1years warranty and upgraded regulator no problems so far and so impressed with service and knowledge. Great to see some good old british engineering Smile

So far I'm very happy with my savings time will tell if its right decision.

Cheers
Chris  
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