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TerryW



Member Since: 22 Mar 2018
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Spain 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey
Battery light in console

I had disconnected the battery as I was away for 19 days.
Now the battery lights up after 15-20 seconds from starting the engine on my 2007 Freelander F2.

I still drove back to my house in Spain from Malaga airport, some 200 miles.

The battery was flat a couple of months ago.
I pulse charged it and it has been OK ever since.

I did charge the battery again overnight and it started easily this morning.

The fan belt has been changed recently.

Any ideas.
TerryW
Post #345587 22nd Mar 2018 1:53 pm
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archie98



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How old is the battery if it's 5/6 year's old I would look at replacing it
Post #345600 22nd Mar 2018 3:41 pm
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TerryW



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Thanks Archie. I shall try that and let you know.
Post #345610 22nd Mar 2018 7:23 pm
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TerryW



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Archie, I have fitted a new battery.
Same problem Battery lights up in console 15 to 20 seconds after start up.
TerryW
Post #345719 24th Mar 2018 3:06 pm
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Steve D



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http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30991.html Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.
Post #345722 24th Mar 2018 3:19 pm
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alex_pescaru



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If the battery light will turn off after some time, that wire is not the culprit.
As that wire is a digital communication channel between the engine ECU and alternator, if that wire is interrupted, then the battery light will always be on.
Question:
If in that time when the battery light is on, you try to put it in Drive and leave, is the car responding to the throttle pedal?
Post #345731 24th Mar 2018 4:55 pm
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TerryW



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I have driven over 300 miles now with the battery light on. The alternator is also still charging the battery. TerryW
Post #345752 24th Mar 2018 9:14 pm
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