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Elvislives

Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #1

Hi All,

I just went out in my 1989 90 2.5td CSW and we got to our destination, I turned the ignition off and removed the key, and the battery warning light came on and stayed on. I checked that all the lights etc were switched off, and decided to disconnect the battery so that I wouldn't return to the car later and find a flat battery.

I connected the battery again 2 hours later, and the battery light came on. It started fine, and all lights went out for the journey home.

Now that I am back I have put the car out of the way, and left it with the battery light permanently on. I am not sure if it will drain down the battery, and if so, how quickly before it becomes flat.

Does anyone know what the problem could be?

 

captain skellon

Active Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #2

a family memeber once had this problem on a micra and it was the alternator at fault and it drained the battery after a few hours

 

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jackmac

New Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #3

I had something similar on my 300TDi that was draining the battery when everything was off, as above it turned out to be alternator.

 

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Elvislives

Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #4

Thanks captain and jackmac I think you are spot on. I just went and unplugged the alternator and the light went out. Does this mean it is the alternator or could it just be a poor earth?

 

SmileySteve

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #5

Alternator diode pack / regulator knacked, can get replacements for about £12 if you want to rebuild

 

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Elvislives

Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #6

Hi smiley, thanks for the info. Where can I get one of those, and would you be able to send me a link so that I can see what it is?

 

SmileySteve

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #7

Elvislives said:

Hi smiley, thanks for the info. Where can I get one of those, and would you be able to send me a link so that I can see what it is?

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Got mine from Paddock spares,

Index of /landrover/parts_books/110

This link gives you all part numbers for all landy bits, if you cant find the part numbers let me know and I will look them up for you.

I also replaced the alternator for £43 + VAT which I fitted so now have a spare.

 

SmileySteve

Well-Known Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #8

Land Rover Parts | Range Rover Spares - Accessories | Paddock

RTC3215 for brush set
AEU3076 for Regulator
BAU1825L for Rectifier
RTC5083N for complete Alternator (non aircon)

Hope this helps, these part numbers can be used to source from other suppliers too.

 

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Elvislives

Member

• Apr 20, 2014

• #9

Cheers smiley, I will takes a look. Thanks for your help.