Range Rover Battery Troubles? Warning Signs & Solutions

I had nearly identical issues with my 2012 Range Rover Sport (gasoline). Started with dim lights and weak starts, then the battery warning light came on. Turned out it wasn't just the battery, it was a faulty battery management sensor. Got it fixed at the garage last month. The sensor wasn't reading the battery charge correctly, making the alternator work irregularly. Mechanic replaced both the sensor and battery since mine was already 4 years old. Not a super expensive fix, but definitely needed a specialist who knows Range Rovers well. My advice, don't wait too long. These electrical issues can affect other systems if left unchecked. Find a good Land Rover specialist rather than a general mechanic. The battery sensor is a common issue in these models, and they'll know exactly what to look for.

Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful as it sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. Interesting about the battery management sensor, I wouldn't have thought to check that. Mind if I ask how much the whole repair set you back? Also, has everything been running smoothly since the fix? I'm trying to get an idea of costs and whether this might be part of a bigger electrical issue.

Hey there! Happy to give you an update on my Range Rover Sport situation. The total repair came to 315.00 € for replacing the faulty battery sensor, and I'm glad to report it was totally worth every penny. Since getting it fixed last month, the car's been running like a charm, no more battery discharge issues at all. The dim lights, flickering, and weak starts are completely gone. What really happened was that the defective sensor wasn't communicating properly with the car's electrical system, causing that severe battery discharge through self-discharge. Once they replaced the sensor, everything went back to normal. The alternator's now charging properly, and all electrical systems are working perfectly. I'd definitely recommend getting yours checked out soon. These Range Rovers are quite sensitive when it comes to their electrical systems, and fixing it early prevents any cascade of problems. Trust me, it's a huge relief not having to worry about whether the car will start each morning! The repair was straightforward for my specialist, they knew exactly what to look for since they've seen this issue before. Money well spent for the peace of mind, if you ask me.

Thanks so much for all these details! I finally got my Range Rover checked out, and you won't believe it, it was exactly the same issue! The battery management sensor was playing up, just like yours. I bit the bullet and took it to a specialist mechanic. They did a thorough job, replaced both the sensor and battery since mine was getting old anyway. Everything's working perfectly now, no more dim lights or weak starts. Such a relief! The whole thing set me back about the same as yours, and honestly, it was worth every penny. The mechanic was super professional and explained everything clearly. They even showed me the old sensor and how it was affecting the system. Really glad I didn't put this off any longer. The car feels like new again, and I'm not stressing every time I need to start it. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction, you saved me from potentially bigger problems down the road!

Hello, what year is your Range Rover Vogue? Because I can't find this famous sensor. My Range Rover Vogue is from 2009. (The battery is less than a year old and when I turn on the ignition everything flashes, even the rear lights when stationary and when the engine is running.

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