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Mar 3, 2018 | 09:11 AM

#11

shanechevelle

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From: NE PA

I used to have a battery with a bad cell. I would carry water with me, fill the cell, start the car. Once the water was gone it didn't have enough juice. Add some water....start right up lol.

Attach your meter to the battery before you crank, then watch it WHILE you crank, if the voltage drops too much your battery is on its way out. A battery can have 12 volts and still be bad.

Mar 3, 2018 | 12:48 PM

#12

Disco Tez

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From: Raleigh, North Carolina

Thanks Sir! Now let’s Rover on!

Apr 14, 2018 | 08:33 AM

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JUKE179r

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From: Britainistan, UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Best4x4

... you can grab a 99-02 Range Rover 150AMP unit that will be 100% PNP.

Should it be required to change to a higher amperage fuse link (FL1 is already 150Amp) if you swap from the 130Amp to the 150Amp alternator?

Apr 14, 2018 | 01:22 PM

#14

Best4x4

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From: Beaumont, TX

I stuck with the 150AMP fuse and I've ran that setup for years with zero issues, but I think you can get a 175AMP Mega fuse from Oreilly's. I know they sell 200AMP ones, but I think it's 125, 150, 175, 200 if I'm not mistaken.