Battery problem.

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Mick 37
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Battery problem.

Postby Mick 37 » Sun Sep 02, 2018 2:21 am

Have had a problem with battery on my 2012 2.5 diesel Tekna for a very long time now. Battery goes flat if I don't start it every day. It was OK for the first 3 years from new, then the fault appeared and gradually got worse.

Have tried 3 different new batteries.

Voltage drop overnight = 0.4 volts. Have taken out every fuse in fuse box by passenger door but not located where the problem lies. Have taken it to local garage and to 2 auto electrical specialists who have all said they have no idea after I have paid them to take a look.

Have even taken my key fob 100 yards away as someone suggested in case it's trying to keep the computer awake.

I have a Thule tow bar fitted when the vehicle was new by main dealer. Otherwise just a standard vehicle.

Reluctant to go to main dealer (£89 per hour) as when I spoke to them on the phone they said they had never heard of such a fault.

All help very welcome.


Grumpah
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Postby Grumpah » Mon Sep 03, 2018 3:08 pm

You've posted in the wrong forum. The 2013's + are a very different vehicle.

Mick 37
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Postby Mick 37 » Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:36 am

Sorry, my mistake.


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