Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Having weak start ups, computer resets, plus EPB fault
Saturday I turned the key in the ignition twice & nothing happened Third time it started with a struggle and got the yellow amber EPB light & park brake fault message.
Now every time I start it up it sounds weak like it's struggling to find enough juice. Once started all seems fine but each time the computer resets and EPB light comes on periodically.
Battery terminals seem tight and not corroded. I never use the EPB. The day before the issues began I had given it a good detailing with the doors open for several hours (no key in ignition). Wondering if that could have killed it.
Does it sound like the battery is going flat to you guys or something else going on I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Y...... because I can
Posts: 10438
Flat battery and or starter on the way out. Give her a good overnight charge. Oh and they start throwing faults up when the battery is low
12th Nov 2007 2:47 pm
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Thanks Andrew, just what I wanted to hear - faults scare me I'll get it charged up and see I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
Member Since: 11 Jul 2007
Location: Tuam
Posts: 400
As the battery is now 3 years old may need to have it looked at. .
13th Nov 2007 12:36 am
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
Well since I don't have a charger at home, I ran it by an auto parts place to have them charge it, but they were chicken to touch it because of the memory sensor
I'm looking at just buying a new one. Is there a better battery to be had or should I go with the same one? (Interstate) BTW I'm still under warranty.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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