Hey there guys. So, last night after leaving the gym, I noticed my battery light was flickering on and off.
Now, it is sitting as a solid warning light in the dash. No worries, I thought I would check the connections and just make sure that everything is as it should be.

However, when I started the Range today, I noticed there is almost like a rubbing/scratching sound coming from the engine bay (I believe)...

Is anyone aware of what this could be? Should I be parking the truck up right now?

What to do?!

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Thanks guys! Kiwi lad - Range Rover TD6 L322
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More to come...

Most likely time for a new alternator

I concur..... Pete
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As above.
Sounds like a bearing issue, either tensioner or component, combined with the battery light suggests it's on the alternator drive belt circuit so alternator itself. Check the belt, remove it and check the pulleys on the tensioner and alternator for smooth running. Any resistance, roughness or noise/rumble and you've found the problem.
I don't suggest you drive it unless you want to get stranded with a flat/knackered battery.
You can move it a few miles if you charge the battery up before hand but it's a risk.

At least alternators are cheap for the TD6 compared to the TDV8

JPS wrote:

At least alternators are cheap for the TD6 compared to the TDV8

...and not water cooled like on the M62 V8
First job I did on mine, bought with the battery light on.