Do the faults clear themselves and come out of limp home or will it require a reset from software?

if it is ust an oil level issue or voltage problem, it should clear itself, but a log of the fault will retain in its memory, but be out of limp mode.

If the fault is more serious i.e. not voltage or oil level related, diagnostics is needed to see what the problem is...

All we are doing here is giving you the initial checks, P38's (well any Range Rover) absolutely hates low voltages, it causes all sorts of weirdness that will lead you to chase your tail all day trying to fix it....

First check with any fault is battery condition and voltage output...that will eliminate most things....

once that has been established and corrected, move on to the next fault finding items...

So, you seem to have low Alternator output and a small battery, sort these first as these will not help any further diagnostics...

Fit the largest battery you can squeeze in there...as Alan says, come winter you'll be pleased you did....P38's, cold weather and weak batteries....bad news!
 
Thanks very much for the help and guidance :)

Last question - any battery recommendations?
 
Thanks very much for the help and guidance :)

Last question - any battery recommendations?

yep, do a search on here for battery megastore and Datatek as member name in the advanced search box....he recommends a large 135A 1000CCA jobby, but can't exact details...will see if I can dig it out, this is the largest that will fit apparently

EDIT: Alphaline 135A 1000CCA from Battery Megastore £98....
 
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So, back to the glasses issue... I can't find that on their site?

hmmmm...me neither!

Wonder if they have discontinued it?? That'll annoy Datatek :D

Will have to ask him in the morning what the dimensions are and find another to suit and fit...remember the terminals are Negative on the outside and positive to the engine side...towards the rear!
 
Hm, sitting in the RR now and no fault is showing at all...!

Still, think I'll get the battery changed. Local place has a 900/110 for about £80 and its a suitable size.
 
Hm, sitting in the RR now and no fault is showing at all...!

Still, think I'll get the battery changed. Local place has a 900/110 for about £80 and its a suitable size.

For a 4.0 litre more than enough.
 

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