BlueDefender87 · Jun 26, 2023

My 110 TD5 has 2 batteries (both at around 90%) & a split system. Lately the ignition initially fails. It looks as though there might be a short somewhere. After a few minutes I enable the Auto Charge & the no 2 battery kicks in & the vehicle starts. Not ideal. I'm wondering that the charge from the 2 batteries isn't quite enough. I'm running a fridge, safari light bar, CB & several other indicator lights. Has anyone any thoughts on how to fix this ignition issue ?

BlueDefender87 · Jun 27, 2023

Here's the battery bay. The back up is a Yellow Optima but the principle battery....any thoughts ?

mystery · Jun 30, 2023

I would lose the post code are the battery's fully charged, have you checked the battery earth connection on the main battery

BlueDefender87 · Jul 1, 2023

mystery said:
I would lose the post code are the battery's fully charged, have you checked the battery earth connection on the main battery

Thanks. Any idea what the orange wire might be ?

Stone56 · Jul 1, 2023

Had the same last week but single. The battery was changing to full with external charger would be ok for 2 days then die started with a click from the starter could be one is all most dead and is draining the other . I put on a new battery and all ok voltage and amps have not altered

BlueDefender87 · Jul 7, 2023

I'm changing the starter motor. Solenoid. Let's see what happens

BlueDefender87 · Jul 31, 2024

BlueDefender87 said:
I'm changing the starter motor. Solenoid. Let's see what happens

Can you believe it, the same problem as from one year ago is repeating itself. I've just changed the battery to an Optima Red & the battery dash light is still on. The split battery console shows low charge on the principal battery (Optima Red) when the battery light is on, though after a 10 minute drive the whole thing resets itself. Thoughts ? Could there be a short somewhere or an earthing issue ?

Pic shows new Optima Red alongside Optima Yellow. Wiring ok ?

BlueDefender87 · Aug 2, 2024

BlueDefender87 said:
Can you believe it, the same problem as from one year ago is repeating itself. I've just changed the battery to an Optima Red & the battery dash light is still on. The split battery console shows low charge on the principal battery (Optima Red) when the battery light is on, though after a 10 minute drive the whole thing resets itself. Thoughts ? Could there be a short somewhere or an earthing issue ?

Pic shows new Optima Red alongside Optima Yellow. Wiring ok ?

Can anyone recommend a LR garage that has expertise in split battery systems ? Southern counties ok

KISSMYAURA · Aug 2, 2024

BlueDefender87 said:
Can you believe it, the same problem as from one year ago is repeating itself. I've just changed the battery to an Optima Red & the battery dash light is still on. The split battery console shows low charge on the principal battery (Optima Red) when the battery light is on, though after a 10 minute drive the whole thing resets itself. Thoughts ? Could there be a short somewhere or an earthing issue ?

Pic shows new Optima Red alongside Optima Yellow. Wiring ok ?

looks like a fire waiting to happen, where do i start?
You have wires rubbing against battery clamps, ( wingnuts right hand side) check underside for penetration.
isolate ALL wires including the badly crimped negative cable again runngin on battery clamp.

BlueDefender87 · Aug 5, 2024

KISSMYAURA said:
looks like a fire waiting to happen, where do i start?
You have wires rubbing against battery clamps, ( wingnuts right hand side) check underside for penetration.
isolate ALL wires including the badly crimped negative cable again runngin on battery clamp.

Thanks. I will get a technician to look at this

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