Help!!!! I am a fairly new Disco I owner, and am just getting my feet wet. I have owned other british cars, so fighting with vehicles isn't new to me, but I just don't know where to start with this one.

I bought this vehicle at an auction and it didn't start. I put in a new battery, jumped it, and drove away. I noticed a note on the windshield that stated it needed a new battery and alternator. I thought, OK, we'll start with the battery. sure enougha few days later, the battery was dead again. I replaced the alternator, charged the battery, and in a couple of days, the battery was dead again. Took the new alternator to where I bought it, and the voltage regulator showed bad. They gave me a replacement and I installed it. I was very careful not to have power to the cables until the install was done, however in a couple of days, another dead battery. I am assuming another dead voltge regulator, but there must be something in the electrical system doing this. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jerry

 

You need to take the truck to the shop and have them test both the battery and alternator for a load test.
Are you sure you have the belt going the correct direction on the alternator?
Voltage range for a Rover is 13.6 to 14.4 volts.

 

I am having the exact same problem with my 97 disco. Put in new battery and alternator. Belt is on correct. I love my car, my husband hates it, I just want it to work-Please help. I just signed on here today-the guy that answers alot of the questions on here is awesome and we are lucky to have you!

 

OK-the belt was put on wrong, I just had my husband go and check it against the diagrahm and I am soooooo happy that I found out! thank you thank you thank you
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