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tomo
 


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New battery

Hi all

I need a new main battery for my '55 D3, is there any reason why I shouldn't go for something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-Discovery...7291437886

...this is only 600 CCA - I think I need 950 CCA for a D3, or is that really necessary? Any advice much appreciated Thumbs Up

Cheers

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For a Discovery 3 with all it's electronics you need a good battery. The rating on the ebay battery are not high enought.

If you phone around the parts departments of your local LR dealers you should be able to get a LR018609 90Ah CCA 950 which has a 3 year warranty for just over £100.  
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Thanks zig

My local stealership have quoted me 129 quid for the genuine LR battery. I'll phone around and see if I can find it cheaper.

Cheers

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If you're happy 600 CCAs is enough fill yer boots but when the weather's like this you may well regret it. Buy cheap, buy twice.

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tomo wrote:
Thanks zig

My local stealership have quoted me 129 quid for the genuine LR battery. I'll phone around and see if I can find it cheaper.

Cheers

tomo


Don't forget to ask for your Allegance discount, 15% off parts for cars over 3 years. Thumbs Up   
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DSL wrote:


Don't forget to ask for your Allegance discount, 15% off parts for cars over 3 years. Thumbs Up


Thanks DSL, didn't know about that, it's going in Wednesday for a test (to make sure it is the battery and not the alternator) so I'll make sure I remind them of the allegance discount Thumbs Up

...and I think I'll stick with the official LR 950 CCA part Very Happy

Cheers

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Afraid it's a "Don't ask, don't get" situation, had PDC errors with my car, put in new battery & fixed, even at -19c. Thumbs Up   
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Good to know Thumbs Up especially as I have a long list of stuff that needs fixing....broken tail gate release....rear passenger door does not lock......front suspension bushes....aircon needs re-gassing Big Cry

Does the discount also apply to services, or just parts?

Cheers

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Parts, labour & services!! Best to phone around & price match, then haggle & try & add Allegance at the end. Never accept their 1st price! Thumbs Up   
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Many thanks for the info DSL. Great to know Thumbs Up

Cheers

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Get the TDV8 RRS battery - has higher cranking ampage Thumbs Up 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years  
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Thanks John, I imagine the higher CCA RRS battery is more expensive? I'll stick with the CCA 950 LR3 one for now - funds are tight Sad

Cheers

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Pretty sure it was the same price as the D3 one - you just need to ask for it especially Thumbs Up 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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OK, that's a no-brainer then! Wink I'll certainly ask for it! Many thanks John Thumbs Up '05 (55) TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver  
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