Hi, we bought our 206CC last week and all has been fine, but I noticed the start was a little sluggish on Wednesday and yesterday it wouldn't turn over at all. I jump started it, went out, it started again and got me home, but this morning absolutely no starter at all, even though the dash lights were all on. I've ordered a new battery, but wondered if anyone has had this problem.
Is there something that is still "switched on" that I don't know about, when the car is left?
Cheers,
Martin
Battery drain
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Capncol
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Re: Battery drain
A boot light or glovebox light left on will drain the battery. Is the alternator putting out enough charge? Using a meter across the battery, you should see around 14.4V on fast idle (1500rpm) anything less than 13.4 V and your alternator is weak / U.S
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.
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MrTin
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Re: Battery drain
Thanks,
my son suggested the boot light might be it. Bit like the fridge though, isn't it? You don't know unless the boot is open, so maybe the best thing is to simply take the bulb out. I have bought a new battery and so far it seems OK, but I'll get my son-in-law to check the alternator output. Electrics are a mystery to me.
Cheers,
Martin
my son suggested the boot light might be it. Bit like the fridge though, isn't it? You don't know unless the boot is open, so maybe the best thing is to simply take the bulb out. I have bought a new battery and so far it seems OK, but I'll get my son-in-law to check the alternator output. Electrics are a mystery to me.
Cheers,
Martin
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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Battery drain
I'd get my grandchildren to check it out for me. They wouldn't be in there for long and I'd give them an ice-cream as a reward.
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)