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jez000



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First problem with my 2011

So after 1500 miles in about three weeks I had my first problem Big Cry
The first day I haven't driven my car since I got it and the battery was totaly flat Evil or Very Mad
Called Land Rover Assistance at 8:05 - 3 hours later Evil or Very Mad he arrives and checks the battery and it is showing 3.4 volts.
I have hardly used the FBH, been doing about 500 miles a week, only done journeys over 40 mins and spend all day friday driving and half of Saturday so something is draining the battery down. To be fair to the LR recovery guy he called Farnell Guiseley and told them to expect me an arranged for a hire care to be there for me (RRS) which I thought was good customer service.
Farnell are going to check it out to see if they can find the voltage drain, I hope they do, I really don't want to waste a whole day again for a flat battery on a 4 week old car.

Should get an update tomorrow. 2021 P400 Silicon Silver AB
Gone 2011 Bournville TDV8 VSE
Gone 2008 Black Canadian HSE LUX

Post #51205 21st Feb 2011 6:00pm
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shouldnt happen to a brand new car, bet you were really pi Censored Censored ed.. ... - .- -.




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Re: First problem with my 2011

jez000 wrote:
So after 1500 miles in about three weeks I had my first problem Big Cry
The first day I haven't driven my car since I got it and the battery was totaly flat Evil or Very Mad
Called Land Rover Assistance at 8:05 - 3 hours later Evil or Very Mad he arrives and checks the battery and it is showing 3.4 volts.
I have hardly used the FBH, been doing about 500 miles a week, only done journeys over 40 mins and spend all day friday driving and half of Saturday so something is draining the battery down. To be fair to the LR recovery guy he called Farnell Guiseley and told them to expect me an arranged for a hire care to be there for me (RRS) which I thought was good customer service.
Farnell are going to check it out to see if they can find the voltage drain, I hope they do, I really don't want to waste a whole day again for a flat battery on a 4 week old car.

Should get an update tomorrow.


Not good, regardless of use of the car (short journeys etc), or use of accessories such as the fbh, it shouldn't happen. Lucky us lesser mortals have you guys to iron out the flaws in these new cars so by the time we can afford them they are sorted! Wink Range Rover-less at the moment - Pining!

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Tomw2000



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2011 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black

Sorry to hear about your battery problems.

I've a friend and both he and his father have had flat batteries on their new 4.4s.
Mine's due next month - so keen to see what is identified as the problem.

Post #51219 21st Feb 2011 7:06pm
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HJD



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Java Black

Do you know what the resolution was in your friend and his father's case? MY2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue, Santorini Black and Ivory *Arrived*
MY08 Discovery 3, TDV6 HSE, Buckingham Blue and Ebony *Gone*
MY07 Defender 110, XS
MY05 Discovery 3, TDV6, SE, Java Black and Alpaca *GONE*
Audio A6 Allroad, *GONE*
Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.2, *GONE*
BMW Compact 316, *GONE*
Lotus Elise *GONE*

Post #51222 21st Feb 2011 7:15pm
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jez000



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scarey wrote:
shouldnt happen to a brand new car, bet you were really pi Censored Censored ed..


Wasn't too happy especially with a 3 hour wait but when he arrived I was happy with his actions and that of Farnells, problems do happen and I'm happy to give people / companies the opportunity to stand behind their products but I will be p11sed if the fault can't be traced and it happens again. 2021 P400 Silicon Silver AB
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Post #51225 21st Feb 2011 7:22pm
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At least you got a decent loan car, I always ended up with the smallest cheapest non LR brand cars they can find. over the years, despite handing over the keys to my very expensive prestige cars I've been handed the keys to the following:

Mini One
BMW 116
Volvo S40
Freelander 1
Freelander 2
Ford Fiesta (My dad just got one of these as a loan car too)


Not once have I been given a Discovery, RRS or a FFRR (since LR ownership) or a comparitive model in other brands.

Cheapskate Censored !

If I'd just spent £70K though I'd want something decent, Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Post #51227 21st Feb 2011 7:25pm
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Re: First problem with my 2011

[quote="Not good, regardless of use of the car (short journeys etc), or use of accessories such as the fbh, it shouldn't happen. Lucky us lesser mortals have you guys to iron out the flaws in these new cars so by the time we can afford them they are sorted! Wink[/quote]

I totally agree with that, I think if the battery is not up to running all the electronics / accessories they should not fit them or upgrade the electrics. 2021 P400 Silicon Silver AB
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Post #51228 21st Feb 2011 7:25pm
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jez000



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Bournville

RRUK wrote:
At least you got a decent loan car, I always ended up with the smallest cheapest non LR brand cars they can find. over the years, despite handing over the keys to my very expensive prestige cars I've been handed the keys to the following:

Mini One
BMW 116
Volvo S40
Freelander 1
Freelander 2
Ford Fiesta (My dad just got one of these as a loan car too)


Not once have I been given a Discovery, RRS or a FFRR (since LR ownership) or a comparitive model in other brands.

Cheapskate Censored !

If I'd just spent £70K though I'd want something decent,


Was quite pleased with the loaner Thumbs Up in the last 3 weeks I've driven all the new products with the D4 rental my wife has , my FFRR and now the sport. 2021 P400 Silicon Silver AB
Gone 2011 Bournville TDV8 VSE
Gone 2008 Black Canadian HSE LUX

Post #51229 21st Feb 2011 7:30pm
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Sweden 2011 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Bournville

My car tells me low battery aswell every morning, its been in the workshop 2 out of 3 weeks! Now i have driven aprox 200 miles. 2011 tdv8 autobiography bournville / Arabic
2012 tdv8 autobiography orkney gray / jet/jet waiting

Post #51231 21st Feb 2011 7:39pm
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jez000



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gl wrote:
My car tells me low battery aswell every morning, its been in the workshop 2 out of 3 weeks! Now i have driven aprox 200 miles.


Oh dear, I had that week one 'low battery - start engine' but it went away, I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. 2021 P400 Silicon Silver AB
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Post #51242 21st Feb 2011 8:11pm
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HJD



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Given that LPR are one of the largest dealers, and hence will probably have sold quite a few MY11 4.4's, would be good to hear from James whether this is a systemic issue or more rogue. The evidence (albeit limited) from this forum would seem to be that there is something wrong in design terms. MY2011 FFRR 4.4 TDV8 Vogue, Santorini Black and Ivory *Arrived*
MY08 Discovery 3, TDV6 HSE, Buckingham Blue and Ebony *Gone*
MY07 Defender 110, XS
MY05 Discovery 3, TDV6, SE, Java Black and Alpaca *GONE*
Audio A6 Allroad, *GONE*
Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.2, *GONE*
BMW Compact 316, *GONE*
Lotus Elise *GONE*

Post #51244 21st Feb 2011 8:22pm
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Philip



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This has been an ongoing problem (and not just since the 2010 facelift) - not at all impressive that it's still happening.

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F00syerd00s



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2011 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

Me too. Have had the AA out twice since december for flat battery on my 4.4. Definately connected to the pre-heater. I dont dare pre-heat now as i know i will need aa to get me back on the road. Design flaw.

Post #51256 21st Feb 2011 8:56pm
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RRUK
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When are LR going to realise that this car needs an auxiliary battery to help protect the car starter circuit for use with all the other stuff that its now packed with??

Madness Question Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

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