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Grahamv6



Member Since: 24 Sep 2015
Location: Doncaster
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2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black
signs of battery needing changing?

Could anyone tell me if there are any signs ie electrical that show up when the battery is getting to the end of its days?
And dont say it wont start lol 😂

Post #295779 7th Apr 2016 9:21 pm
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dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

If your battery is sluggish and it will still start then you will probably last until the cold weather comes back in the Autumn. You could measure the voltage and see what it's like or get it on a proper battery tester and measure its CCA (cold cranking amps).
I have found that batteries have a very varied life, we had one go a couple of weeks ago in my son's 2010 Porsche but my wife's 56 reg Peugeot 207 still has the original battery. These cars share a garage and do about the same annual mileage (about 3k). 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

One morning before starting the motor go out and put the lights radio etc on. wait a few minutes. Then go and try and start it. Should give you some idea of how good your battery is. You may need a backup plan if it fails to start of course. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Maybe there should be a sticky link for car batteries. I replace the car battery every 4 years regardless of it's condition. I don't want to be stuck 500km beyond the black stump!

Lost of info on this website:
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article...es_to_fail Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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The Road Toad



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Narvik Black

I have just replaced the original battery on my 07 and it was the previously quoted "sluggishness on cold mornings" that prompted me to act.
It was just about turning over the engine enough to start - it was fine when engine was warm.
If you use an INDY for your servicing pop in and get them to test it - they probably won't charge for that. Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

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