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TeeMyob



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Recommendations for a 4.4V8 Diesel Jump start pack please>

Hi,

We have a 4.4 diesel V8

Often get a flat battery for no reason.

Under normal circumstances `I am heading towards critical ferry links and deadlines. Can anyone recommend a good compact battery boost / starter pack please?

ET

Post #593839 11th May 2021 12:38am
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Mr Tee



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I used to disconnect mine , might be sensible getting a cut off switch fitted.

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TeeMyob



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thanks

seems the slightest drain and the starter will not kick over

Post #593886 11th May 2021 4:11pm
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cass



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How old is your battery? Have you checked it is the correct sized AGM?

Post #593911 11th May 2021 6:39pm
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Philip



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Starter is probably on the way out.

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mjdronfield



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I was watching for the recommendation of a good jump start pack.... just in case....

Though I know I need another battery really....

These cars do seem to struggle to even power the clock, when left to their own devices 🤣 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Philip



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One of the bigger NOCO ones - GB50 or GB70.

Post #593919 11th May 2021 8:02pm
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CongoBoy



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I've also been watching.
I bought two of these two years ago
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/battery-...tsid:94971|cid:8979078122|agid:94446539727|tid:pla-329023466368|crid:412800843095|nw:g|rnd:6955242974681161046|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9046086&src=3bpdp&gclid=CjwKCAjw1uiEBhBzEiwAO9B_Habgz8w_1PZUuMI4hldfqqYYbJA6MoSTVpdI5P5_WQ0epEMf3xyn4hoCjYYQAvD_BwE
But from Amazon at the time.
I took one back home to Zimbabwe for my D3 there and the other one I use here.
I've had battery problems with my SC (re- I needed a new battery but couldn't be arsed to buy one as I was going back to work and it was parked up for another 4 months!)
This pack sorted me but it was short-term. I've since put a new battery in and cleared most of my problems in the SC with my GAP OBD tool because the battery is nice and fresh.
Hope this helps!!
To answer your question, the battery pack is a short-term answer.
Anything from Land Rover, after it gets electronic, the first port of call is the battery voltage!!! 2005 FFRR SC Java Black with Overfinch Exhaust (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue (ZA/Zimbabwe)
1995 D1 300 Tdi (Zimbabwe)

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hbthepilot



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NOCO GB150 - does a very good job!

Post #593923 11th May 2021 8:30pm
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Pawl



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I've had a NOCO GB70 for a few months now and it's been fantastic.
Much better than the giant lead acid pack I have. Its started various cars more than a dozen times already, including our 3.6tdv8 maybe 6 times - all on its first charge.
Whatever the car battery state, after attaching & waiting a minute, they spin over at normal speed & start immediately. Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
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ffrr14



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GB70 here, but I am installing a dual battery system from Traxide:

http://www.traxide.com.au/diy-dual-battery...t90-s.html


These cars need 2 batteries I think. I also plan to clean(contact cleaner ) all the contacts from alternator > starter > battery to make sure there is no resistance in the circuit etc

https://crcindustries.com.au/products/crc-...-2016.html

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supershuttle



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Ironically since I got my GB70 a few years ago I haven’t had a problem. I have helped a few other though - works a treat Thumbs Up Geoff

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TeeMyob



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Thanks for the replies.

Same issues again the other day ... "chunk" when pressing start. Realeased handbrake, it started.

Ive not gone down The NOCO route. Ive ordered a cheaper version, up-to 8l Diesel for £70. Its a bigger version to the one I keep in Spain that has been brilliant for 5 years.

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TeeMyob



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cass wrote:
How old is your battery? Have you checked it is the correct sized AGM?


Ido t think the original was AGM. I will check the replacement

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You sure it’s the battery and not the starter motor?

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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