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Seasons greetings everyone Yup New one seems to be the answer, phew So now its the question, whats in these alternators that cant be repaired, strange cos theres less in these bad boys to actually go wrong Several people in the trade telling me the same, after repair always a come backs after...

Thanks dizzytim Ive checked the main cable from battery all good is that what you meant?? Well 2nd attempt all looking good however 30 odd miles down the road and suddenly I spotted the dreaded battery light :mad: Had to leave the Rangie at a mates house for now, Im hearing that some...

What the wire from battery to alternator? Or multi plug Cheers

After replacing coolant with fresh antifreeze mix, blasted Battery light on dash, coincidence?? Stripped down to get the blasted alternator removed from the engine block, blimey why o why did bmw/LR decide on a water cooled alternator for this beast I dont know Anyway eventually managed to...

thanks for the input stuck again steve i have removed the alternator and returned to the repair man for him to inspect again. i will hopefully know his findings in the morning as for the fuses i have indeed gone over every single one thinking it could or hoping it was something simple (yeah...

thanks for quick reply yes earth all good... ill get the alternator tested again tomorrow great ill look at the rave i will download it now, thanks so your saying the the bcu wouldnt switch the regulator in the alternator on or off..??

hi guys, sorry to jump in i have the Petrol 4.4 mine is also starting up only with a full charge in the battery. battery light is on in dash and when i test across the battery you can see the volts dropping.... so its gotta be Alternator... I used a chap i know and have used in the past to...

Hmmmm Orpington, these bastards are really doing the rounds, its all over my local radio police warning defender owners, after a spate of thefts in the Ashford Kent area.... Its all a bit to close to home..... :o(

Unreal, I bet the old bill know whos doing it, but they cant do anything unless they catch em in the act, yeah right as if thats likely to happen any time soon the theives bl**dy well need :fighting: I better start putting that steering lock on :mad:

nobody know of this rebuild kit then?? as i reckon i need one infact my wiper just gets stuck half way, no water leak YET! but i reckon its gotta be todo with the plastic gear inside...:confused:

Nice One Thanks Andy So you managed to attach your cables along the side of the chassis using P clips some people have told me to try and get the cables as high on top of the chassis as poss and use cable ties,...:confused: P clips do seem a much better way, tad tricky getting the drill bit...

Winch it sell it @ 2.8 mtrs £30 more like it I thought to wire in on a Defender it needed to be at least 3 mtrs you reckon 2.8 will be long enough tried calling them no answer ill try again later in the day

Great thanks Wickford Ill jump on their website now.... :)

Thanks Ginger Beard however B&Q only stock household cable etc not heavy duty car battery stuff... Halfords, well what can I say re Halfords Ive found various reels on fleabay but again cant be sure its going to be any good.

Thanks For Your Comments Guys Ive got the cutout switch now its just the cable i need to find I know copper is expensive at the mo but blimey!

Hi all To wire in my winch correctly I believe I need to run the cable form the winch along the chassis to the battery box. 35mm, 3 mtr should do?? :confused: I would also like to install a cut out switch and have found a company on thetinternet that sells a pack containing 2x 3 mtrs...

Hay Fella Where Did You FDind The Winch Battery Cable For That Price...?

Hi Guys im also having this problem but on passenger door on l322 03 the problem comes and goes :doh: anybody managed to find a fix for this