Range Rover Hybrid Won't Start: Battery or Engine Crisis?

Hey there! I experienced similar issues with my 2019 Range Rover Sport P400e Hybrid last winter. The symptoms you're describing match what I went through, struggling starts, clicking sounds, and dimming lights. After taking it to the garage, it turned out to be a defective starter motor, which was pretty serious as it affected the entire starting system. The repair involved replacing the starter motor and doing a complete diagnostic of the electrical system. The hybrid system made it a bit more complex, but they found that the starter motor wasn't properly engaging with the flywheel, causing those clicking sounds you mentioned. Got it fixed at an authorized hybrid specialist. Had to leave it at the garage for two days as they needed to run multiple tests to ensure the hybrid system wasn't affected. They also checked the battery management system since these symptoms can sometimes be misleading in hybrid vehicles. The fix was definitely worth it, car's been running perfectly since then. Just make sure you get a certified hybrid specialist to look at it, as these systems are quite different from conventional engines. Hope this helps!

Thanks for sharing your experience! That sounds exactly like what I'm dealing with. I'm relieved to hear you got it sorted out properly. Would you mind sharing how much you ended up paying for the whole repair? Also, has everything been running smoothly since then, or have you noticed any other quirks pop up? I just want to make sure I'm prepared for what might be coming my way with this repair.

Hey again! Happy to give you an update! The total bill came to 565.00 € for fixing the defective starter motor, and I can honestly say it was money well spent. The car starts like a charm now, no more of those nerve-wracking moments wondering if it'll fire up or not! Since getting it fixed up at the mechanic's, everything's been running super smooth. That annoying clicking noise is completely gone, and the electrical system is working perfectly, no more dimming lights or battery warnings. It's been about six months now, and I haven't had a single starting issue or any other problems pop up. Just a heads up though, when you get yours checked out, make sure they do a full diagnostic of the electrical system. My mechanic explained that in hybrids, these issues can sometimes be connected to other components. But once they get the starter motor sorted, you should be good to go! Trust me, getting it fixed was such a relief. No more crossing my fingers every time I turn the key! Let me know if you need any other info, always happy to help a fellow Range Rover owner!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! You won't believe it, but I actually took my car to a certified hybrid specialist yesterday after reading your first message. Turns out you were spot on, it was indeed the starter motor! The mechanic I found was amazing. They did a thorough check of everything, just like you mentioned. The whole repair took about a day and a half, and while it did cost me a bit more (around 650€), I feel it was totally worth it. They even showed me the old starter motor and explained exactly what had failed. The best part? When I started up my car this morning, it purred like a kitten! No more clicking, no more dimming lights, and that annoying warning light is finally gone. What a relief! Really appreciate you sharing your experience, it gave me the confidence to get this sorted before it turned into something worse. Time to enjoy my Range Rover properly again! Thanks again for all your help!

I have a 2023 Range Rover Hybrid 510hp...always ran great,,,after a week vacation I came back and the car gives no signs of life. It is not a remote control problem with low battery-what should I do? What about the battery? Can they Repair it locally or should I transport it to a repair shop? Thanks in advance for your help! Massimo Gardel

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Good morning, I own a Range Rover 510 hp 6 cil 3.0 plug in 2023. So far so good...I returned today after a week's vacation but the car gives no sign of life. Checked the remote control but that is not the problem. Can you tell me what should I do? Should I take the car to the shop or can I get the battery changed. (is that the problem?) on the spot? Thanks for your help Maximum

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Good morning, I own a Range Rover 510 hp 6 cil 3.0 plug in 2023. So far so good...I returned today after a week's vacation but the car gives no sign of life. Checked the remote control but that is not the problem. Can you tell me what should I do? Should I take the car to the shop or can I get the battery changed. (is that the problem?) on the spot? Thanks for your help Maximum

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Good morning, I own a Range Rover 510 hp 6 cil 3.0 plug in 2023. So far so good...I returned today after a week's vacation but the car gives no sign of life. Checked the remote control but that is not the problem. Can you tell me what should I do? Should I take the car to the shop or can I get the battery changed. (is that the problem?) on the spot? Thanks for your help Maximum

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The first thing you should do is check the car battery. If your car has been sitting idle for a week, the battery may have drained. You can try jump-starting the car or charging the battery. If this doesn't work, it could be a more serious issue and you should consider having it towed to a certified mechanic for a thorough inspection. Please keep us updated on your progress.

The first thing you should do is check the car battery. If your car has been sitting idle for a week, the battery may have drained. You can try jump-starting the car or charging the battery. If this doesn't work, it could be a more serious issue and you should consider having it towed to a certified mechanic for a thorough inspection. Please keep us updated on your progress.