I have a 1996 Land Rover Discovery. just recently I had an electrical problem first the battery seemed to die and/or the alternator wasn't working. I am a pretty decent mechanic so I tested the alt. w … The 2019 Land Rover Discovery has 20 problems & defects reported by Discovery owners. The worst complaints are problems. CarComplaints.com : Car complaints, car problems and defect information 3. Sep 28, 2007. #1. My 1999 TD5 runs down the charge in the battery over a couple of days and will not start some mornings, when I come to turn the key it is totally dead with just the SRS light flickering slightly. Happens whether the vehicle is stood for a few days or if it is used daily. Took it to kwik sh*t to get the battery and West Bedforshire. Nov 7, 2010. #2. The simplest way is to check the voltage across the battery, (usually 12.8 ish volts). Then start the vehicle and check the voltage across the battery again should be between 13 and 14 volts. Id doesn't give you precise info on the alternator but tells you whether it is charging. LActrical REPLACEMENT ALTERNATOR FOR LAND ROVER 130Amp, Reg. Type IR (Internal Regulator) Fan Type IF (Internal Fan) Pulley 7 Groove pulley Replaces: BOSCH # 0-123-510-073 BOSCH-REMAN #AL0807X LAND ROVER # ERR6413 FITS ON: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY II 8 Cyl., 241CI, 4.0L Engine 1999 All(DISCOVERY 2 ONLY) LAND ROVER DISCOVERY,DISCOVERY II 8 Cyl., 241CI, 4.0L Engine 2000 All LAND ROVER DISCOVERY Land Rover Discovery owners have reported 59 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (40 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's dash wiring (3 problems). Off would make voltage be regulated to a steady 14.7v (approx) at all time regardless of engine load. When I first purchased the car the voltage varied. I can see this as my Tyre Pressure Monitor has a voltage display. Then after about 12 months the starter battery failed. LR replaced the battery under warranty. normal charge voltage for the D3 (has intelligent alternator!!!) is between 14.5 and and ca. 15.2 Volt. If charge voltage is around 13.6 to 14.0V then the alternator is on its way out. Also check that the negative battery terminal is really tight. It needs to be properly seated on the neg pole to make a good ground. Discovery 3 (2004-2009) Discovery 4 (2009-2016) Discovery 5 (2017-present) Problems with the Land Rover Discovery. Land Rover vehicles are not considered reliable, and for good reason. They are expensive to maintain, with many models requiring repairs once or twice a month. ZfGV.

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