4.4 tdv8 2011 wont start after long journey | |
Travelled down from Bristol to Devon towing my caravan, unhitched van then RR would not start, to be precise starter would not engage. Called the RAC but after 30 minutes starter engaged and all good. RAC checked battery & charging circuit & all ok, his verdict was battery was drained between the time I turned the engine off and restarting. I can't agree as I used a booster to try to start it without success. I had this before after a long journey so changed the battery with a new one that i had of a lesser power rating 770 instead of, from memory 920 just as a process of elimination. I was unable to update the system to register that the battery had been changed. My plan is to next use the RR to drive home then at my destination see if the problem persists & measure the battery voltage at that time. Is it possible to easily check the voltage to the starter motor? I have read many posts relating to this problem, it appears to be a weakness of this otherwise excellent RR.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Dave.
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