Suspension lowered to access height, no special 4x4 programs available, but it drove fine with full speed available. Other causes can be. - weak battery (apparently this can cause loads of faults
It only charges when it believes it needs to for the sake of saving drag on the engine, thus boosting fuel economy by a fraction of a mpg. As such you'll see battery voltage in the 12-13v range instead of the 14-15v range most are accustomed to in other vehicles while they're running. It unfortunately results in very short battery life and
The alternator has a private network with the PCM, which then controls the light on if the alternator doesn't think it's charging. Step one is to see if it actually is charging. Then check fuse 20 under the hood, the alternator knows it's charging from this voltage input. Dave. Land Rover Master Tech. Independent Land Rover Specialists.
The Heart of Your Land Rover’s Electrical System. When you ask what does an alternator do, you have to look at your car’s electrical system – the motor, battery, and alternator. When you turn on the engine, it activates the alternator which creates mechanical energy that charges the battery. Most alternators have a seven to ten-year life
Unfortunately I have encountered the "the ***** Land Rover ****" response from mechanics and auto electricians several times when travelling away from home since I got my first Rangie in 1983 . Interestingly, it has only ever been for minor problems and the tradies have been older guys. Needless to say, I never give them my business.
I purchased my Range Rover 2005 hse (used) from land lover of parsippany paul miller on 2-26-2011 with 61981 miles on the odometer. Out of the last 30 days the car has been dysfunctional at the dealer for 15 days primarily with electric box fan noise, dead battery, faulty alternator and dead fuel pump with under 900 miles driven (majority of which back and forth to the dealer).
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