Similar to other post but need advice ! Went out in car today no probs ,went to start up and key will not turn ! Got it to turn but turned over twice and nothing and then key will not turn again ! Is it a battery problem lights dull etc ? All help appreciated ! Range vogue 07 Current tdv8 range vogue 07

sounds like the battery....if the original is over 3 years old then its time to get a new one." ... - .- -.




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Cheers stan thats what I am hoping as I have it on charge ! When I fitted charger it only registered 7.6 volts ? Current tdv8 range vogue 07

if that battery is still ok then that voltage should rise.. ... - .- -.




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Checked earlier and it had gone up to 9.6 Current tdv8 range vogue 07

Just checked battery voltage is up to 11.6 but still nothing with key or lights Current tdv8 range vogue 07

Fully charged it should be around 14.6 volts

Are you charging it on the car? Have you disconnected any leads? You should leave it charging overnight to give it a full charge. Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

Still connected but battery showing 12.4 volts but still key won't turn and stilll no lights! Will disconnect in morning and leave on charge for the day whilst in work ! Current tdv8 range vogue 07

I think unless it's a battery conditioner type charger you can damaged the car by not disconnecting the battery.
Until the battery is fully charged you can't really fault find. It'll be fine tomorrow
Try the spare key as well if you can. Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

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+1 Good advise...


Craig

Glm

I have a weak battery on my 4.4 v8. My battery is only reading about 11.6 with a volt meter. If i charge it up it will only read 12.4 V ish. My car starts fine at the moment but I am expecting it let me down any day. Just done a 300 mile trip and it always started for me.

Oliver, have you checked the voltage while the engine was running ?? It is probably in the 14+ volt range i.e. the alternator is charging the battery, masking the imminent death of the battery.

Suggest to keep it on trickle charge at night if you can and change out the battery asap. Have a look around the forum for the suggested best option and ensure you follow the battery dis-connect procedure. Nothing worse than trying to get to work on a cold morning and the bloody thing won't go.

Also have a look at the various suppliers and their prices on here, sounds like Europarts is usually the cheapest option. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!