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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Are you still under guarantee Jon ?
Henry will see you right I'm sure he's one of the good guys. Hi Richard - yes, there's a warranty. I think the problem is partly due to lower usage in the last couple of weeks. After all, the Owner's Manual has this to say: "If the vehicle is left standing for more than 1 week then it is advised that a battery conditioner is used to maintain the battery correctly." I think that the longest time between drives has been 5 or 6 days recently, and often using lights and heater. From what I've seen on the forum, poor battery life seems to be a "feature" of the Morgan! Anyway, I'll contact Williams to see what they reckon too, Cheers, Jon.
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Are you still under guarantee Jon ?
Henry will see you right I'm sure he's one of the good guys. Hi Richard - yes, there's a warranty. I think the problem is partly due to lower usage in the last couple of weeks. After all, the Owner's Manual has this to say: "If the vehicle is left standing for more than 1 week then it is advised that a battery conditioner is used to maintain the battery correctly." I think that the longest time between drives has been 5 or 6 days recently, and often using lights and heater. From what I've seen on the forum, poor battery life seems to be a "feature" of the Morgan! Anyway, I'll contact Williams to see what they reckon too, Cheers, Jon. Hi Jon, As you say it does seem necessary to top up the battery with a float charger at least once a week on the modern (what am I saying) Morgan's. On both of the Plus 8's there has been a Red battery isolate switch which I always throw when leaving the car. This way the car will start after up to 7 weeks standing, I have never had to use a battery charger on any of my 3 cars during the 14 years. The ECU soon relearns after the break in power to it a few miles sees the car acting as per normal. Good luck and I hope Henry sees you right, good to see you enjoy the winter in her, some of my best runs are these crisp salt free days. Regards,
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Thanks Richard. Are you still under guarantee Jon ?
Henry will see you right I'm sure he's one of the good guys. Hi Richard - yes, there's a warranty. I think the problem is partly due to lower usage in the last couple of weeks. After all, the Owner's Manual has this to say: "If the vehicle is left standing for more than 1 week then it is advised that a battery conditioner is used to maintain the battery correctly." I think that the longest time between drives has been 5 or 6 days recently, and often using lights and heater. From what I've seen on the forum, poor battery life seems to be a "feature" of the Morgan! Anyway, I'll contact Williams to see what they reckon too, Cheers, Jon. Hi Jon, As you say it does seem necessary to top up the battery with a float charger at least once a week on the modern (what am I saying) Morgan's. On both of the Plus 8's there has been a Red battery isolate switch which I always throw when leaving the car. This way the car will start after up to 7 weeks standing, I have never had to use a battery charger on any of my 3 cars during the 14 years. The ECU soon relearns after the break in power to it a few miles sees the car acting as per normal. Good luck and I hope Henry sees you right, good to see you enjoy the winter in her, some of my best runs are these crisp salt free days. Regards,
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This 4/4 is the first I've had with an imobileiser light, I am going to to try to leave it connected to Portable soler panel. Don't know if this will work. Placed panel in a South faceing window.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Pete (recycled teenager) did this and it worked out fine for his Roadster Ray, his panel was roof mounted.
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Pete (recycled teenager) did this and it worked out fine for his Roadster Ray, his panel was roof mounted. Time will tell won't be able to use it for while...... Sitting in hospital with my new knee fitted yesterday. 
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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Pete (recycled teenager) did this and it worked out fine for his Roadster Ray, his panel was roof mounted. Time will tell won't be able to use it for while...... Sitting in hospital with my new knee fitted yesterday. Fingers crossed for you on the battery. Wishing you all the best for the recovery - are you coming home for Christmas or have they got to get a Turkey in  . Keep us up to date how you are doing. p.s. Check the Monday humour thread there is a cracker on there about Christmas present buying 
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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All the best for the recovery. The solar trick does work but of course in winter there isn't always sun.
JohnV6
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2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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All the best for the recovery. The solar trick does work but of course in winter there isn't always sun. . the weekend if all goes to plan. Christmas dinner at home is the best. 
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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All the best for the recovery. The solar trick does work but of course in winter there isn't always sun. . But I live in S Wales 
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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