Red Battery light came on today

[Randall]

anyone know what this might be? i'm taking it in tomorrow but i was wondering if this had happened to any of y'all.

Thanks
Noah

 

[Disco Mike]

What do you think it might mean, Red light on for the charging system,HUM!! Do you have your owners manual, if so you should read it cover to cover.
You have either dirty battery cables, a failing battery and or alternator.
Don't go to the dealer, find a local auto parts store where they will check the system for free. If it is a battery, for your truck, buy the best battery they offer to handle your vehicles requirements.

 

[roverman]

seriously...

 

[Randall]

i know it has to do with the electrical system i read the manual but i was wondering if there was a known problem.

 

[Disco Mike]

It means that since you haven't done anything about it in a couple of days, your truck may not start tomorrow.
When are you going to get it checked for free as I suggested?

 

[Randall]

i haven't yet i've been in south carolina but will when i get back. thanks for the advice.

 

[Disco Mike]

Let us know what you find.

 

[MikeLi]

Start the LR up take a multi meter and see what the voltage is at the battery. It should be above 13 volts. If it's above 13 volts put on eletrical load lights and ac on full blast. Voltage should be above 13 volts. If any voltage is under 13 volts the alternator is going bad.

 

[BazLR3]

How many members have installed Optima batteries? Will they mess up the "delicate" Land Rover electrics. . . . just asking being new here and all

 

[Trynian]

How many members have installed Optima batteries? Will they mess up the "delicate" Land Rover electrics. . . . just asking being new here and all

I think I recall that there are better options then an optima for the LR3.