L322 Range Rover System Description and Operation
CHARGING AND STARTING
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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V8 Starter Motor
The starter motor is located on the rear RH side of the engine block. The motor is secured to the block and protrudes
through an aperture to drive the flywheel via a ring gear.
Battery
The battery is located between the bulkhead and the secondary bulkhead, on the passenger side. The battery is
located in a tray and secured with clamp plates and bolts.
The battery terminal posts allow for the battery cables to be connected with clamp type connections. The battery
positive terminal uses a pyrotechnic attachment which detaches the battery cable in the event of a crash of a severity
to trigger the airbags.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.
Battery Fitment Table
All models are fitted with lead-calcium, maintenance free battery. Each battery is identical in its construction with only
the battery rating differing to compensate for the different output requirements for models variants.
The battery uses 'calcium expanded' technology which has both positive and negative plates with grids expanded
from a strip lead-calcium alloy. This technology provides improved durability of the mechanical integrity of the plate
packs and reduces water loss when compared to previous technologies.
The battery is fully sealed. Each casing has a vent to allow for thermal expansion and to vent oxygen and hydrogen
gases which are produced should the battery become overcharged.
Battery Type
V8 Models
Td6 Models
90Ah/720A
Yes (with standard
equipment levels)
No
95Ah/800A
No
Yes (with standard
equipment levels)
110Ah/850A
Yes (with optional
equipment)
Yes (with optional
equipment)
