Husbanding/ Managing vehicle electrics?

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 27, 2013

Anyone else shut down all the electrical "systems" before turning the ignition off? That way the battery isn't being drained (however small the amount) whilst you shut stuff off.

Sad and bored aren't I?

SteNova · Dec 27, 2013

No, because they are being supplied from the alternator

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 27, 2013

MODS Don't know why this went in LZIR! D'oh I was aiming for Genral LR Chat

blue beasty · Dec 27, 2013

DIFFLOCK66 said:
Sad and bored aren't I?

And in the wrong section

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 27, 2013

Please move if you would be so kind

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 27, 2013

Thanks BB!

livers · Dec 27, 2013

DIFFLOCK66 said:
Sad and bored aren't I?

....and carp at polls. The rule is multi votes 'cos BoB is always gay. One vote, one answer:ballchain::deadhorse::lalala::fish:

blue beasty · Dec 27, 2013

I always turn the lights off first then the ignition.........then flick switches and thump things at random until all the other whirring and buzzing noises stop.

Where's the option for that then, eh?

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 27, 2013

blue beasty said:
Where's the option for that then, eh?

erm... livers is right: I'm crap at polls.

but I thought I'd give it a go.

Thor1950 · Dec 27, 2013

SteNova said:
No, because they are being supplied from the alternator

then how does the radio work when it is not running

GINGE · Dec 27, 2013

FAIL :doh:

poll void

no multi option!

Rubbish.

3.5 efi · Dec 27, 2013

GINGE said:
FAIL :doh:

poll void no multi option!

Rubbish.

there is only one correct answer in any poll, it's in the rules :your_wrong:

gemsdad · Dec 28, 2013

Thor1950 said:
then how does the radio work when it is not running

ign accessory position.or wired direct to live feed.

Oldseadog · Dec 28, 2013

Thor1950 said:
then how does the radio work when it is not running

Coz it's a wireless!!

gemsdad · Dec 28, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Coz it's a wireless!!

shhhhhhhh.you will confuddle him.

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 28, 2013

Oldseadog said:
Coz it's a wireless!!

Now THAT's funny :rofl: Only people over a certain age will get the pun, myself included

Discovery2TD5 · Dec 28, 2013

Yep.
Pull up/park, lights off, heater off (this time of year), radio off. Also then leave it another 5 or 10 seconds before turning ignition off and taking keys out.

I read somewhere on a TD5 it helps it live longer if you leave it on a bit before turning off. Something to do with the turbo, no idea on its truth, but it can't hurt can it?

DIFFLOCK66 · Dec 29, 2013

Discovery2TD5 said:
Something to do with the turbo, no idea on its truth, but it can't hurt can it?

True - if you've come to a stop and the turbo's just been boosting i.e. spinning at many thousands of rpm, then turning off the engine removes the oil pressure, thus no longer supplying the bearings. Now, the TD5 is a modern diesel engine, but certainly the case was with older petrol turbos you could buy a little bolt on oil reservoir which still fed oil after engine shutoff.

I usually let the engine idle for a few seconds too.

gemsdad · Dec 29, 2013

DIFFLOCK66 said:
True - if you've come to a stop and the turbo's just been boosting i.e. spinning at many thousands of rpm, then turning off the engine removes the oil pressure, thus no longer supplying the bearings. Now, the TD5 is a modern diesel engine, but certainly the case was with older petrol turbos you could buy a little bolt on oil reservoir which still fed oil after engine shutoff.

I usually let the engine idle for a few seconds too.

yes i just let the engine idle for a minute or two.gives the turbo to cool down and gets the oil flowing round it,without it being under pressure.

Brown · Dec 29, 2013

Yes, that few moments while I check that I've switched the lights and blowers off, put the handbrake on, switched off wipers, rear heated screen etc. gives the engine a few seconds of tickover before I switch it off. As recommended in the handbook too, so I feel lie ever such a good boy.

Husbanding/ Managing vehicle electrics?

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Yes. Ignition off is the last thing before locking the car

No. Turn off. Lock car. get lights left on warning :)

It's a Land Rover. Electrics might be optional and possibly sentient

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