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branmanb2 08-23-2016 05:16 PM

No power after new battery and alternator
 
I just installed a new battery and alternator in my '03 Disco. The car had power to unlock doors and had lights after the battery change, but once I changed the alternator there is no power, none. I installed a new 12V 130A LActrical alternator. I cleaned the terminals and the ground is attached to the chassis. The fuses in the engine compartment are fine. Power one minute and 30min later, nothing. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Best4x4 08-23-2016 07:01 PM

Did you check the fuse for the alternator? The 150amp MEGA Fuse or thin strip of metal in later models. It sounds like a bad battery connection or cable to the alternator or fuse box under the hood.

disc oh no 08-23-2016 08:12 PM

Sometimes the metal strip type fuses look good, but are actually bad. If you have that kind and it looks good, it may be worth testing anyway. See if it will light a test light on both sides.
Also, if you leave the battery connected while changing the alternator, there's a possibility the wire grounded out and blew the fuse.

Best4x4 08-23-2016 08:19 PM

You can get the 150AMP MEGA Fuse at any Auto Parts store for like 5.00. I replaced the metal looking one in my 02 with the actual MEGA Fuse looking one and I made the metal one my spare (much thinner and fit into my spare parts kit easier).

disc oh no 08-23-2016 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Best4x4 (Post 577941)
You can get the 150AMP MEGA Fuse at any Auto Parts store for like 5.00. I replaced the metal looking one in my 02 with the actual MEGA Fuse looking one and I made the metal one my spare (much thinner and fit into my spare parts kit easier).

That's a great idea!

branmanb2 08-24-2016 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by Best4x4 (Post 577933)
Did you check the fuse for the alternator? The 150amp MEGA Fuse or thin strip of metal in later models. It sounds like a bad battery connection or cable to the alternator or fuse box under the hood.


Thanks for the help. Where is the 150A fuse? I have 3 fusable links that bolt into the fuse panel hnder the hood, but they are 100,50,50.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...2fa3a98de.jpeg

signalMTB 06-20-2023 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by branmanb2 (Post 578022)
Thanks for the help. Where is the 150A fuse? I have 3 fusable links that bolt into the fuse panel hnder the hood, but they are 100,50,50.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...2fa3a98de.jpeg


revived … anyone answer the question of where the 150 amp fuse is? Picture?

mollusc 06-20-2023 04:12 PM

It's the fusible link to the left of the plugs, at the bottom of the photo.

Externet 06-20-2023 05:35 PM

https://www.harborfreight.com/media/...3/63603_W3.jpg

signalMTB 06-23-2023 10:55 AM

This what I have circled? Presume I would put a test probe on one / either side? Running? Accessories only? Just curious of the proper procedure if anyone knows.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/landrov...0473d980e.jpeg


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