When should a Range Rover’s main battery be replaced?

As a Range Rover owner and a mechanic with experience working on multiple models over the years, I’m intimately familiar with the brand’s well-known inclination toward experiencing reliability issues.

To put it in plain terms, if you’re a Range Rover owner, you may already know that you’re likely to experience one issue or another.

And the problem today is, when should you change your Range Rover’s main battery?

What models are affected?

• Land Rover Defender
• Range Rover Discovery
• Range Rover Evoque
• Range Rover Sport
• Range Rover Velar
• Range Rover Vogue

When to replace

When it comes to replacing a Range Rover’s main battery, the answer is straightforward.

It’s time to replace the battery if it has been in use for over three years or gets discharged frequently.

Signs and symptoms it’s time for a replacement

There are a few signs and symptoms to look out for to know when it’s time to replace your Range Rover’s main battery. Some of the common ones include:

• Difficulty starting your car
• The battery warning light appearing on the dashboard
• Slow engine cranking

List of related OBD codes

Here are the common OBD codes you might see if it’s time to replace your Range Rover’s main battery:

• P0562 – System Voltage Low
• P0563 – System Voltage High
• P1603 – Battery Backup Circuit Malfunction
• P2502 – Charging System Voltage Low

What can happen if not replaced

If you don’t replace your Range Rover’s main battery when it’s time, be prepared to face the following problems:

• An unreliable and unpredictable vehicle that fails to start
• Damage to the vehicle’s electrical system
• Weakening of vehicle performance and acceleration
• Difficulty shifting gears

Can it be replaced without a mechanic?

Yes, you can replace a Range Rover’s main battery without the help of a mechanic. However, before trying to replace it yourself, check the vehicle’s manual or consult a professional.

Parts you’ll need to replace it

Here’s what you’ll need to replace the main battery of your Range Rover:

• New battery
• Battery clamps
• Battery terminal cleaner
• Battery terminal brush

Tools you’ll need to replace it

To replace your Range Rover’s main battery, you’ll need the following tools:

• Socket wrench
• Pliers
• Jumper cables
• Safety glasses

How to replace it

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to replace your Range Rover’s main battery:

1. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Open the hood and locate the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Use a socket wrench to remove the battery clamps.
5. Take out the old battery and dispose of it safely.
6. Use a battery terminal cleaner and brush to clean corrosion off the battery cables and terminals.
7. Place the new battery in the tray and secure it with the battery clamps.
8. Reconnect the positive and negative cables.
9. Turn on the engine.

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Last updated and verified on 4th September 2023