electrical fault
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christabella
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electrical fault
the battery sign flickers with the monitor that shows the time date etc,when i take the key out of the ignition. This lasts for a while but does go off when i put the key back in..?battery needs replacing. I have a 206 cc 2003,battery frm new
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Thar
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Re: electrical fault
It may be the battery or it could be something else. I would try replacing the battery first though. If you still have the original, you have done well for it to last this long. A new one shouldn't cost more than £55 from a main dealer.
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christabella
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Re: electrical fault
thanks for the replyThar wrote:It may be the battery or it could be something else. I would try replacing the battery first though. If you still have the original, you have done well for it to last this long. A new one shouldn't cost more than £55 from a main dealer.
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: electrical fault
Are you sure it is not the key fob remote battery that needs renewing?
Ron
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"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)
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Capncol
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Re: electrical fault
When you say "put the key back in" Do you mean simply inserted or do you mean turned to 1st position?
If the latter, it could be the alternator on it's way out.
If one of the diode packs fail it can set up a back feed from alternator. A good auto electrician can test it for you.
If the latter, it could be the alternator on it's way out.
If one of the diode packs fail it can set up a back feed from alternator. A good auto electrician can test it for you.
Cheers Col.
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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hendry10
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Re: electrical fault
has this problem been sorted out guys, My wife has just presented me with the same symptons
. but she only has to put the key fob 'near' the ignition for it to stop . grrr
. but she only has to put the key fob 'near' the ignition for it to stop . grrr