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bigfatbloke



Member Since: 08 May 2018
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey
Battery light on dashboard

Good evening gentlemen,

For the last month or so, from shortly after start up and for about 10 minutes the red battery light illuminates on the dash. It always goes away after roughly 10 to 15 minutes, and the battery seems fine with plenty of poke on startup.

I had the battery replaced about 18 months ago, and had a new alternator fitted about 9 months ago.

I’m wondering if it’s anything to do with the key fob charging. But I don’t really know. I had thought about getting the battery checked and seeing if the alternator is recharging the battery sufficiently. Does anyone have any thoughts or experienced similar with their vehicle?

Post #606378 13th Sep 2021 7:43pm
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Danwilderspin



Member Since: 15 Jun 2016
Location: Cambridgeshire
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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.2 SC V8 Zermatt Silver

I had this with a cheap aftermarket alternator- please tell me you went denso ? Current stable:
2006 BMW M6
2007 4.2 V8 S/C FF
Gone:
2002 4.4 V8 FF

Post #606388 13th Sep 2021 11:39pm
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Bean19844



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Location: Essex
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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

Sounds like the alternator is on its way mate. My airbag light come on with mine. Scanned it with iid and it said airbag low voltage. Check the battery before you start it up next time n see what's going on

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V8 Bob



Member Since: 15 Mar 2018
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Ipanema Sand

Put a multimeter on the battery before starting and then again with engine running. Should be over 14v with engine running. Check belt tightness as well to see if slipping. 2012 tdv8 Westminster arrived Jan 19 gone Dec 23

200 TDi discovery bobtail gone
RR classic v8 bobtail gone
300 tdi Discovery 3 dr gone

Post #606392 14th Sep 2021 7:25am
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bigfatbloke



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

Thanks for the heads up gents. This info gives me an idea of where to start.

Much appreciated, as always.

Post #606394 14th Sep 2021 7:54am
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nicedayforit



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England 2004 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Giverny Green

I would also be inclined to check the connections to the alternator and battery for tightness. Thumbs Up

Post #606397 14th Sep 2021 8:37am
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