Thread: D3 Red Battery light on dash - why?

Water itself shouldn't be a problem but mud would be. Hosing out the alternator (not while its running though) may overcome the problem if the brushes aren't badly worn from mud/dirt. Alternatively one or more diodes or the regulator may have been cooked.

Great thanks,

I'll get at it this afternoon with the pressure washer and see how it goes.
It is not making any bearing or brush noises when running under load..yet

Cheers,
Ben

Same issue for me awhile ago and have posted about it.

D3 issue only.

Light comes on intermittently as alternator diodes fail then they short out and it costs you an Alternator and a Battery.

Highly recommend you don't risk your battery and get the Alternator checked out A$AP.

Originally Posted by Peter

Same issue for me awhile ago and have posted about it.

D3 issue only.

Light comes on intermittently as alternator diodes fail then they short out and it costs you an Alternator and a Battery.

Highly recommend you don't risk your battery and get the Alternator checked out A$AP.

Will do mate, thanks for the info.

How much did a new alternator set you back if you don't mind me asking?

$430 from Karcraft in Silverwater.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

$430 from Karcraft in Silverwater.

Excellent, thanks.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

$430 from Karcraft in Silverwater.

I may need to request a quote for the none gold and diamond quoted version...

Thanks- YLE500400 SUIT DIESEL 2.7TDV6 $579.85 OR YLE500410 SUIT 4.0LPETROL V6 $612.55
+ postage if required.
our LANDROVER price file is attached

Who did you get the $430 price from?

Their price list is attached for reference.

My alternator was around the $500 mark. Basically started her up after a long trip, burnt smell, whirring noise that changes with engine speed, battery light on.

Checked charge with alternator ~11.5v.

Was enough to start the car and drive the next day ~20km. Died soon after, started with numerous bongs, then Christmas tree lights, then trans started slamming into gears.

If this happens to you and you expect to load the car onto a ramp, etc, try not to put it in PARK, as it will then lock you in park and you won't be going anywhere. I think garrycol had some advice to get it back out again which involved removing part of the centre console.