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SONYBOY



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver
Battery

hi all, im haveing problems with batteryon my 07 RRS..i went to buy a new battery but was told no need, got to drive for at least 18 miles to charge the battery up,,,what the ek..!!! he then told me to buy a solar power pack to trickle charge the battery.... what are your views please,?? 2007 COOLRRS

Post #494278 Sat Apr 23 2016 5:41pm
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Lost for Words



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You'd have to drive all day at good speed to charge it. A solar trickle charger isn't a bad idea, but to really charge it you need to get a proper charger on it. A smart charger like a CTEK is ideal.

If your battery is knackered though, it's knackered.

Recommended replacement and supplier here: https://www.tayna.co.uk/EA1000-Exide-Premi...P7488.html (Use the code "D2BOYS" for a few extra £s off.)

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Post #494282 Sat Apr 23 2016 5:55pm
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Andy K



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If you aren't using it very much and have mains power near the car, buy a CTEK 5 charger. £60 on ebay

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SONYBOY



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

hi guys thanks for your replys Thumbs Up 2007 COOLRRS

Post #494295 Sat Apr 23 2016 7:24pm
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DrRob



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Plug your ctek into the towing electrics with an adaptor from the shop off here... Thumbs Up Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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* Current: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
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gogsy1956



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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

If it's like mine with the original " wet cell " battery, make sure it has plenty of distilled water in it, but as the other guys have mentioned, get a ctek charger and give it a boost once a week otherwise it will eventually let you down 2010 RRS, TDV8
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SONYBOY



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

hi all, got it sorted now, the solar panel went back as it discharged my battery, !!!.... and checked the cells in the battery, 2 were a mucky colour and done for... so new battery it was then... SORTED at last....drive 18 miles my A*** 2007 COOLRRS

Post #495678 Wed May 11 2016 6:06pm
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DrRob



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You were obviously talking to some kind of monkey about your battery.....! You'd be hard pressed to find any better advice than on here Thumbs Up Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* Current: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

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