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PeteHse

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Replacement Battery

I’m experiencing some electrical issues on start up/soon after start up.

Hdc fault, normal height only and now the amber suspension light comes in when I first press the brakes after starting and setting off.

I have this battery fitted to my 5 series, can I try it in the disco to see if that cures my issues?

13th Jan 2018 11:21 am

Pete K

Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10742

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Rimini Red

I don't see why not.

But battery problems usually give warning lights as soon as the car is started and quickly disappear.

If it's hitting the brakes that causes it, check the brake light switch and fit good quality bulbs. Both of which give a lot of problems on the D3.

Reverse up to a white wall. And test the brake lights work as you would expect on a dark and cold morning. (by looking in your mirror)

or whenever you get the symptoms

13th Jan 2018 11:35 am

PeteHse

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Cheers, I’ve got a new switch on its way as we speak but I was curious if this battery was the right power etc for the car.

13th Jan 2018 12:06 pm

PeteHse

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

So today I went to swap the battery out with my bmw battery. The battery I removed was a cheap brand but a 017 battery, from a quick scan of euro’svthis Battery type/size is:

88AH
680CCA

Is this too low for a D3?

14th Jan 2018 4:15 pm

Allan_T

Member Since: 10 Sep 2012
Location: Northampton
Posts: 1034

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 GS Auto Java Black

Look for an Exide EA1000 Premium or Yuasa either the Silver or Black series.

What's currently installed (88Ah, 680CCA ) is undersized for the application. GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494
Electrical Fault Diagnostics

14th Jan 2018 4:48 pm

kajtzu

Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6772

2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Cairns Blue

PeteHse wrote:
So today I went to swap the battery out with my bmw battery. The battery I removed was a cheap brand but a 017 battery, from a quick scan of euro’svthis Battery type/size is:

88AH
680CCA

Is this too low for a D3?

The one I have is CCA (SAE) 900 and 019 type. Off the cuff I would say 680 is a bit low. If you check any battery manufacturer’s configurator I would imagine you’re going to get something similar for diesels as what I have in my petrol.

14th Jan 2018 4:51 pm

PeteHse

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

Cheers guys, my gut was telling me it was low.

It starts the car ok but when it’s cold I always get the usual hdc warnings etc.

14th Jan 2018 4:55 pm

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