So I picked up the S3 last Tuesday from the dealership after having all its warranty work carried out. (A long list)
Unfortunately they couldn't find a fault with the alternator - the car broke down on me when I first got it, and the battery warning light appeared at the same time, ever since then, I've always left the car on a trickle charger. ...Upon arrival into Belfast we started up the engine, and the bloody battery warning light buzzed on again!
I was gutted, clearly the battery is draining, and any plans for long road trips this summer in the S3 won't be happening. I just don't trust it anymore! Luckily I live only 20 minutes from the docks and the warning light went away after 10 seconds or so.........During the drive home the clutch went, and I couldn't get the car into gear whatsoever, and came to a stop in a lay-by!
Very sorry to hear but please note these lows and highs are absolutely part of the Morgan car experience it seems. Hopefully when rebuilt the clutch will be reliable, and hopefully someone can work out what is draining the electrics when stopped (might be worth asking them to put an isolator in / see if the battery holds its charge when disconnected!
