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4th January 2011, 20:35
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Location: Sidcup/Notts
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Car(s): 106 Gti
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Battery Problems...
Right,
I have had a search but all the answers seem to goto the alternator.
Basically, My battery died last year, so I replaced it with a new Halfords battery, which did the job. However, the last few times i start the car, I've noticed that it seems to struggle, I guess its the weather.
But after leaving it since New Years day, till about 2 hours ago i turned the key, to a slow starter motor, which couldn't start the car.
So my question is, is there a way I can check to see if something is draining the power? i.e. keypad, or radio?
and what voltage should I be getting once the car is running?
Many Thanks
RIch
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4th January 2011, 22:38
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Regular Poster
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 276
Car(s): Peugeot 106 GTi, Clio 172
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14vish across the battery with the car running, and 11/12vish with it off. Mine's been struggling to turn over tbh and battery is only a year old!
I'm thinking starter motor is sticking a bit in the cold weather really, as today it seemed to start up fine and I hadn't drove it for a day or two with weather being milder no frost/ice/snow 
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4th January 2011, 22:41
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: hertford,hertfordshire
Posts: 142
Car(s): 1998 ph1 saxo vts
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dis conect one of the battery leads and put a multi meter from the lead to the battery and check the current drain!
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4th January 2011, 22:52
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Saxperience Forum Bum
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Torquay
Posts: 2,930
Car(s): MK2 saxo vtr
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I work for Halfods, just take it back, (what year warranty is it 3,4 or 5?) and they should just replace it. We can also do an Alternator test to see if that's not working properly.
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4th January 2011, 23:11
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Cheers for the answers!
I can't take it back, as i don't have my receipt at my mum's, its at mine in Nottingham!
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4th January 2011, 23:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richy_Rich
Cheers for the answers!
I can't take it back, as i don't have my receipt at my mum's, its at mine in Nottingham!
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We do it all the time, just clean it up a little so it looks newish and they should just exchange it. If that fails drive down to devon and i'll exchange it for you. =]
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7th January 2011, 20:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richy_Rich
Cheers for the answers!
I can't take it back, as i don't have my receipt at my mum's, its at mine in Nottingham!
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Did you manage to take it back?
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8th January 2011, 14:08
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Location: Sidcup/Notts
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No tried.
Gave it a overnight charge last night with a optimate. Going to see how it acts now...
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