Thread: Puma trouble

Paul - can you not just leave some jump leads on your cranker, from a donor vehicle, for a period of time to build sufficient charge in your cranker? If you can get the donor vehicle to sit there with you for, say, 10-15 minutes with some revs - you might be able to regain enough charge to start rather than just going for an instant jump start.

Good luck - do you have Land Rover Assist's number if all else fails?

Dan.

Have tried using donar vehicle running for over half an hour,didn't work.Looks like the vehicle is imobilised for some reason.Have also tried code in door but still won't go.They have spoken to LR assist,who were very helpful,but can't get it to go.

I am at home,relaying by phone.

Probably gonna have to try to tow it across island to barge as LR will not recover if you can't get a 2 wheel drive vehicle to the broken down vehicle,& will not recover on beaches anyway.

His mate with him has a TD4.2 pootrol with dual lockers,big muddies,so should get it aross OK,i hope.No power steering will be a PITA.

Clutching it won't work,if it is immobilised.Haven't got a multimeter to check voltages either.

They are gonna get it to hard sand & try again.

Thanks for your reply...ahhh Defenders we love em

Could be something as simple as a buggered battery

can they swap batteries as a test?

you may be able then to jump the patrol,,,

My battery had nothing when I went to start one morning - in the middle of the Gibson. After getting over the shock and thoughts of dieing out there - I took a close look at the battery and found the positive connector was loose. If they are overtightened - the clamps crap out really easily.

Other than checking the connections - with the absence of a multi meter it's guess work.

Good luck getting home - if you need a mainland support vehicle let me know.

PS - since when has LR assist not come to one's aid unless a 2 wheel drive vehicle can get to it? They told me - it's anywhere - no exceptions?

My battery had nothing when I went to start one morning - in the middle of the Gibson. After getting over the shock and thoughts of perishing out there - I took a close look at the battery and found the positive connector was loose. If they are overtightened - the clamps crap out really easily.

Other than checking the connections - with the absence of a multi meter it's guess work.

Good luck getting home - if you need a mainland support vehicle let me know.

PS - since when has LR assist not come to one's aid unless a 2 wheel drive vehicle can get to it? They told me - it's anywhere - no exceptions?

when my car was immobliised it had nothing to do with the battery

never actually found out what the problme was but it hasn't done it since...have you checked the battery in your key fob? if that is low your car wont start

Originally Posted by Scallops

Good luck getting home - if you need a mainland support vehicle let me know.

PS - since when has LR assist not come to one's aid unless a 2 wheel drive vehicle can get to it? They told me - it's anywhere - no exceptions?

Thanks,but we will be OK once on the mainland,thats the easy bit....LR can pick it up.

That's what LR assist have said & is also on the website

Swapping batteries is a thought,but mat not fit,i will see if they can try

Will let you know how we go

Land Rover 24 Hour Roadside Assistance taken from a dealer's website (Austral Land Rover | Owners' Info | Land Rover Assist):

OFF ROAD ASSISTANCE
Assistance will be provided to eligible vehicles of a four-wheel drive configuration if they become bogged or disabled on a road that is legally trafficable by conventional four-wheel drive vehicles up to the value of $1,000 (including GST). It is limited to one claim per year and any additional cost associated to specialised equipment will be at the expense of the Driver.
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REMOTE AREAS
Where an eligible vehicle breakdown occurs in a remote (sparsely populated) area Land Rover Roadside Assistance will be provided however, service delivery may be subject to lengthy delays brought about by breakdown location, availability and accessibility.
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VEHICLE RESCUE
Where the eligible vehicle becomes disabled off a legally trafficable road such as beaches, fields or creek beds, vehicle rescue may be arranged at the driver's expense.

Clearly an important consideration is whether the location on Morton Island is legally a road. I understand some beaches are defined as such. Otherwise there is limited provision to require vehicle registration, enforce drivers to have a drivers licence, and to control speeds, etc.

Cheers
KarlB