Warning Will Robinson - multiple D4 fault alerts!

**gavinwibrow** · 30th June 2020, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by GregMilner

It sits in the carport sometimes for several days at a time without moving. Strategically placed baits in the engine bay could be the next trick. The indy has also recommended a new battery, a Delcor 638, which I've told them to order...unless anybody has a better idea?

Check out recent discussions about Goodchild's and their well priced battery recommendations (SSB et al - located in Bibra Lake/Spearwood area?)

I have a Varta G14 from Battery World which like their service at my local store has been excellent, but its only 12 months old - did pay $549 for it though.

**GregMilner** · 30th June 2020, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

I presume you mean LN5 595 901 090? Couldn't find a 638. It needs to be an AGM of at least 900CCA and 90AH. Other suitable brands are Varta G14 (850CCA, 95AH) and SSB.

I may have got the number wrong, but they assure me it's considerably more powerful than required, above 900CCA.

**Graeme** · 30th June 2020, 12:45 PM

My engine's acoustic cover is stored elsewhere after rats took a liking to the warmth and had a little chew on the MAP sensor wires and a glow plug wire while there.

I suggest that you don't put baits in the engine bay, instead on the ground a little distance from the wheels as you don't want to encourage them into the engine bay.

**GregMilner** · 30th June 2020, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Graeme

My engine's acoustic cover is stored elsewhere after rats took a liking to the warmth and had a little chew on the MAP sensor wires and a glow plug wire while there.

I suggest that you don't put baits in the engine bay, instead on the ground a little distance from the wheels as you don't want to encourage them into the engine bay.

Yep, that's the plan.

**kelvo** · 30th June 2020, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by GregMilner

The indy has also recommended a new battery, a Delcor 638, which I've told them to order...unless anybody has a better idea?

I went with a SSB SS88Ti, good spec, warranty and price Replacement battery for my D4

**Tombie** · 30th June 2020, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Graeme

My engine's acoustic cover is stored elsewhere after rats took a liking to the warmth and had a little chew on the MAP sensor wires and a glow plug wire while there.

I suggest that you don't put baits in the engine bay, instead on the ground a little distance from the wheels as you don't want to encourage them into the engine bay.

Yeah, shove the CAT in the engine bay to mop up any strays!

**GregMilner** · 30th June 2020, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Tombie

Yeah, shove the CAT in the engine bay to mop up any strays!

If I had a cat, I would. What else are cats for?

**Turtle60** · 30th June 2020, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by GregMilner

Rats!

The little b****rds have chewed through wiring.

Oh well, off to Coles for some Rodent Extermination Devices....

So exactly where was scene of the crime?

**Milton477** · 30th June 2020, 06:47 PM

So the thread title needs to be changed to include 'rats' as the cause of the multiple faults just in case the thread gives the impression that the D4 is unreliable.

Glad you found it & fixed it & it wasn't one of those that just went away.

**INter674** · 30th June 2020, 06:52 PM

We looked at a Honda Euro which was immaculate but had a warning light up on the dash. Owner said she was not sure what caused it. Test drove it..pulled thd hood and noticed some damaged plastic around the engine bay. I knew straight away the tell tale rat chew marks.

I called the Indy who setviced the car and yes he said the owner had stored the car on daddy's farm whilst OS and the wiring was totalled. He repaired most of it but could not get rid of the dash light.

Amazingly faced with the truth the owner rejected my generous low ball offer😞

Rats..I said😃

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