half expected it to fail at some point soon but was hoping to get close r to winter before getting one, however …
2 mins into journey this morning, got loads of warnings about almost everything on the car and as I pulled up to traffic lights thought about turning off/on again to see if they cleared but as I went to neutral, I could hear frantic clicking somewhere in the centre console so stuck it back in drive, held it on the brakes, and continued onwards when lights changed. (didn't fancy being a roadblock on the East Lancs during rush hour ). Secret Squirrel menu said 11.6 volts.
reached destination (only 5 mins from home), turned off … waited 10 seconds, restarted … no issues. did my shopping, came back to car … no signs of anything ever being wrong. Got home and volts showing 13.something with engine idling.
From reading many posts on here, methinks battery change is now getting to point of urgent. Am I right ?.
Dean
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22nd Aug 2018 10:53 pm
PROFSR G
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Possibly, and more so if its the original battery. Check the battery voltage in the morning before you start up. If its below 12v its goosed for sure. Ideally you want to see 12.3 or above. If you're going for a new one I'd recommend Yuasa with 5 yrs warranty.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
23rd Aug 2018 1:30 am
philm
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Get all my car batteries from here, next day delivery, just off M60 Stockpot
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23rd Aug 2018 9:19 am
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Was that 11.6v with engine running or off? If so goosed alternator was my first non-techie thought, pos taking the battery with it.
Hi Phil, seen them but not only do I have Halfrauds trade card, I also have a pile of vouchers they accept ! And I could pick one up today (if I get the plumbing in the bathroom finished to SWMBO's satisfaction).
I'm going to check battery volts shortly before starting the car … which is a bit awkward as I parked with front of bonnet below the bay window so will have to see if I can roll it back a bit first.
ok … got to check the secret squirrel menu again @ about 6pm this evening (and, no, the plumbing isn't resolved. why the heck I chose slow curing sealant is currently beyond me )
opened car and checked volts … 11.8v
started … dropped to 10.6v
within seconds, climbed up to 13+ and was showing 14.0 after about 2 mins.
So … I'm taking this as confirmation alternator is still good but battery is ready for replacement. Anyone disagree ?
23rd Aug 2018 9:59 pm
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As has been mentioned so often on here, you're a fool to use the diagnostic screen, it tells far too many lies. It's not even a rough guide it's so far off the mark.
Get a proper multimeter across the battery to find out what's really happening. Mods:
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I'll be able to do that tomorrow … now I'm not parked where I can't open the bonnet
I did go thorough this earlier in the year but the warmer weather had meant the battery has survived longer … when I used the meter on the battery, it showed within .5 of a volt of the menu voltage, so I think it's a reasonable guide to what's going on.
23rd Aug 2018 10:25 pm
Pedros
Member Since: 25 Jun 2011
Location: Cumbria
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Sounds like a new battery required to me. That is, unless you are just doing short journeys and the battery doesn't have enough time to recover after starting the car. If that's the case, a good run or a spell on a battery charger might be the order of the day.
Spoke to one of Halfords fitters yesterday... They're ceasing stocking the lifetime guarantee versions because no-one is buying them because "no-one keeps cars as long these days ".
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
23rd Oct 2018 9:05 am
Browny90
Member Since: 19 Jul 2016
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Don't forget to check all your connections (Including Earth Strap) as a loose connection can give erratic voltages and cause your relays to click..
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