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aquafan

New Member

• Jun 8, 2011

• #1

Hi guys

just got myself a late model Discovery 2 which is going to be parked
up quite a lot.

Has anyone any experience with regards to how long the
battery will keep going before the alarm etc. drains it.
(assuming a good battery)

On my previous Range Rover classic (TDI) I had a rally type master
switch and just disconnected it.

With all the various ecu's on the disco I'm not so sure this is
a good idea.

 

ratty

I'm not special I'm limited edition

• Jun 8, 2011

• #2

aquafan said:

Hi guys

just got myself a late model Discovery 2 which is going to be parked
up quite a lot.

Has anyone any experience with regards to how long the
battery will keep going before the alarm etc. drains it.
(assuming a good battery)

On my previous Range Rover classic (TDI) I had a rally type master
switch and just disconnected it.

With all the various ecu's on the disco I'm not so sure this is
a good idea.

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4 weeks with a decent battery.

indefinately witha decent battery and solar charger.

 

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crazymac

Active Member

• Jun 8, 2011

• #3

ratty said:

4 weeks with a decent battery.

indefinately witha decent battery and solar charger.

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Yep, get a solar charger that sits on the dash and plugs into the cig lighter, thats what I have on my 200 and works a treat.

 

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rfhdisco

Member

• Jun 9, 2011

• #4

Hi,
Dont worry about disconnecting the battery providing you have got the radio code.

 

shocker

Well-Known Member

• Jun 9, 2011

• #5

Dont know about D2 but since the fag lighter comes on with the acc key position on D1 300tdi the solar panel thing thing is a no go.....unless you wire a direct socket or use the provided clips straight to battery.
That or one of the much talked up smart chargers with a float function.Theres a 6 stage for under £40 that would do it,C-Tek,I think....

 

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aquafan

New Member

• Jun 10, 2011

• #6

Thanks Guys.
The electronics on this thing scare the hell out of me
but I'm just feed up with old motors thet need constant att. every year.
Any one want a Tdi rangey, sills been done as has boot.
Needs front axle overhaul, discs u/s-- quite bad shake at 55mph.
No speedo-- fuel gauge--hand brake shagged. bottom tail gate gone
engine and box are good, best bit really (this is a factory original one)

 

shocker

Well-Known Member

• Jun 11, 2011

• #7

Where are you ? I wouldnt mind a bit of a "hang over"....as previous rangies have been badged

 

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aquafan

New Member

• Jun 12, 2011

• #8

Ipswich, suffolk

 

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aquafan

New Member

• Jun 12, 2011

• #9

Just laid under the D2, some buggers gone
and fitted a rubber donut instead of a u/j on
the rear axle. Quite what the thinking behind that
is I'm not sure.
A least the rest looked reassuringly like a proper
Landrover

 

3.5 efi

Well-Known Member

• Jun 12, 2011

• #10

aquafan said:

Just laid under the D2, some buggers gone
and fitted a rubber donut instead of a u/j on
the rear axle. Quite what the thinking behind that
is I'm not sure.
A least the rest looked reassuringly like a proper
Landrover

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eeh, theres some right buggers about.