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Having been laid up myself for just over three weeks, but now feeling a little more mobile, I decided this morning to fire up my 4/4 only to find the battery was too flat to turnover the engine. There’s a socket fitted to allow easy charging so half an hour on charge provided enough amps to get the car started, but I wondered whether that much battery drain in less than a month is normal, or is my battery on the way out.
Grateful for any thoughts, please
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No idea - only got the car (1999 4/4 4 seater) a couple of months ago.
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Believe it or not the clock and flashing immobiliser light was enough to drain the battery!
Better since i swopped the starter for a hi torque one .
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What's the voltage reading from the battery? Anything less than 12.6V and the battery probably needs replacing.
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Unfortunately the standing voltage battery test only tells you the state of charge of the remaining capacity Tim, so could be the same on a new as well as a 10 year old battery if the latter had recently been used. Typically much reduced capacity is only realised after a layup or the first hint of winter temperatures and often masked by leaving battery on a conditioner/charger.
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No idea - only got the car (1999 4/4 4 seater) a couple of months ago. There should be a code or date stamp on the top of the battery, also knowing the brand is helpful as not all brands are equal quality
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Believe it or not the clock and flashing immobiliser light was enough to drain the battery!
Better since i swopped the starter for a hi torque one . That’s all that should have been drawing down on my battery. When I can bend down to have a look at the battery I’ll probably take the opportunity to replace it.
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You could also install a battery disconnect switch.
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You could also install a battery disconnect switch. There are sound reasons why these were factory fitted, before the accountants got involved I suspect, I shall fit one to our Son's 4/4 Sport before he picks it up so he won't need a charger float at all.
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