Hi there,
I'm a new member - I've had my Defender 90 county for about 3 months and love it. It's an M reg (1995) 83K diesel.
The engine was starting instantly in the mornings in summer but I've now noticed that as the mornings have got colder, the battery is sounding a bit sluggish and gives a few coughs before starting but I know the weather will get much colder than this - is this normal for Land Rovers (!) or could it be that I need to check the battery? It's only been since the lower change in temperature. I wait for the coil light to go out before starting - could I or should I heat it a few times before turning the ignition in the winter?
If anyone can offer any help on this, I'd be so grateful.
Many thanks,
Max
I'm a new member - I've had my Defender 90 county for about 3 months and love it. It's an M reg (1995) 83K diesel.
The engine was starting instantly in the mornings in summer but I've now noticed that as the mornings have got colder, the battery is sounding a bit sluggish and gives a few coughs before starting but I know the weather will get much colder than this - is this normal for Land Rovers (!) or could it be that I need to check the battery? It's only been since the lower change in temperature. I wait for the coil light to go out before starting - could I or should I heat it a few times before turning the ignition in the winter?
If anyone can offer any help on this, I'd be so grateful.
Many thanks,
Max
