Thread: 05 RRS 2.7 TD

First bought 85K on clock had normal services done till now
Clock now 155K .purchased new 20ft van.thought I would have 160K service done before departing so $8600 later new back struts etc.Week later alternator has just died towed to repairers what result is,don't know yet.
What next.

Hi Ronmarg,

Sorry to hear of your troubles after all your refurbishments, however there is probably more pain to come. The standard battery is a pyrotechnic type, it features a protection for all the on-board computers, this involves permanent internal severing of power when the battery detects a short circuit, this is what generally happens with an alternator breakdown, so you may need a new battery as well.

Mine died a month ago with my car inside Bunnings timber shed with trailer connected as I was picking up ply sheeting it was a Friday at 4.30pm, Nearest LR dealer said they would not have another alternator till Tue-Wed so I phoned MR Auto and a new alternator was shipped which arrived Monday afternoon approx $600 but new battery was $500 from LR as Landrover Assist took car to nearest LR dealer, fitting and clearing faults was another $300-$400.

Ryall