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tobefrank



Member Since: 09 May 2025
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Phonecall about flat battery.
I had voicemail left last night from a woman at "in control secure" at midnight... saying the battery was flat on the Defender.

Yet I get in it this morning and starts up no problem.

I've heard about battery drain issues... does this mean I have that to look forward to shortly?
Post #1067534 12th May 2025 12:28pm
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lightning



Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
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How old is the Defender and had you not used it for a while? l have heard of a few battery issues, the inverter can fail on the MHEV but if that was the case then the battery would be flat, and you said yours was okay.
Post #1067536 12th May 2025 12:58pm
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TexasRover



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Re: Phonecall about flat battery.
tobefrank wrote:
I had voicemail left last night from a woman at "in control secure" at midnight... saying the battery was flat on the Defender.

Yet I get in it this morning and starts up no problem.

I've heard about battery drain issues... does this mean I have that to look forward to shortly?


People still make phone calls? I don't answer any phone call ever. In France they send you a letter if it is important.
Post #1067539 12th May 2025 1:14pm
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tobefrank



Member Since: 09 May 2025
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2024/74 reg... and it's used daily.

Call was from 0203 514 7228 at 23:50 last night, but I wouldn't of answered the phone even if I had been awake.

I googled the number and it says it's tracking company, so I guess if I had answered they would have asked if it was still on my drive. Very Happy
Post #1067541 12th May 2025 1:39pm
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whiterdesign



Member Since: 10 Jun 2021
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I think the tracker unit has its own small battery , so that it works if the main battery is disconnected. Wonder if it’s that one they are talking about. Think I’ve seen posts about this one having to be replaced. 110 XS 250 MY 23 Gondwana Stone, Cold climate pack and towbar
Post #1067573 12th May 2025 11:02pm
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dspuk



Member Since: 25 Oct 2024
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Re: Phonecall about flat battery.
tobefrank wrote:
I had voicemail left last night from a woman at "in control secure" at midnight... saying the battery was flat on the Defender.

Yet I get in it this morning and starts up no problem.

I've heard about battery drain issues... does this mean I have that to look forward to shortly?


Did you have Guardian mode on? If so anything that is monitored will result in a phone call from the tracking company, regardless of time, including battery issues.
Post #1067988 17th May 2025 10:10pm
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