AGM/Flooded Battery Replacement (LTB00469NAS1)

WARNING: This page is about the LR4 Base, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2012-07-31
Reference number: LTB00469NAS1

AGM/FLOODED BATTERY REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LTB00469NAS1, Date of Issue: July 31, 2012

LAND ROVER:	2010 - Onwards LR2 (LF), LR4 (LA), Range Rover Sport (LS), Range Rover (LM); 2012 - Onwards Range Rover Evoque (LV)
SECTION:	414-01
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	LR2 (LF) VIN: AH144657 - Onwards Model Year: 2010 - Onwards; LR4 (LA) VIN: AA510742 - Onwards Model Year: 2010 - Onwards; Range Rover Evoque (LV) VIN: CH600000 - Onwards Model Year: 2012 - Onwards; Range Rover Sport (LS) VIN: AA212147 - Onwards Model Year: 2010 - Onwards; Range Rover (LM) VIN: AA304426 - Onwards Model Year: 2010 - Onwards

CONDITION SUMMARY

Situation: Vehicle batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat [AGM] or flooded) must be replaced 'like for like'. Example: if an AGM battery is fitted, replace only with an AGM battery; if a flooded battery is fitted, replace only with a flooded type battery.

Cause: Battery replacement.

Action: In the event it becomes necessary to replace a vehicle battery, refer to the BATTERY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION outlined below.

PARTS

Refer to InfoTrail for vehicle battery application information

TOOLS

IDS with latest IDS-DVD and Calibration File; Land Rover-approved Midtronics Vehicle Power Supply Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools

WARRANTY

NOTE: failure to follow the Battery Identification Information may result in the replacement battery Warranty claim being rejected.

NOTE: All battery warranty claims must be supported by a completed Midtronics Battery Tester printout. All battery warranty claims must contain the Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) (DTC) in the Business/Technician Narrative section.

No Warranty information available; information supplied is for battery identification and replacement guidance only.

Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply

BATTERY IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

CAUTION: Unless specifically instructed in any Bulletin/Service Action or via a parts supersession, the replacement battery must be the same type as the one removed from the vehicle:

Example: if an AGM battery is fitted replace only with an AGM battery; if a flooded battery is fitted replace only with a flooded type battery.

NOTE: Always refer to the Battery Care Manual (TOPIx) for battery diagnosis and testing and Workshop Manual section 414-01 for battery replacement information.

Use the existing battery label to identify the battery as either 'flooded' or 'AGM':
- Factory Fit Battery Identification:
- Interstate Batteries Replacement Battery Identification: