Thread: XC70: Electrical - Dashboard lighting up like a Christmas tree
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Old Dec 8th, 2023, 08:10   #3
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Originally Posted by Pidgeonpost View Post
A failing battery can lead to Christmas lights dashboard display. Modern electrics demand that the battery is up to snuff. You could try giving the battery a full charge overnight or even 24 hours to see if that influences the problem, and checkout the battery to see if it has a date on it. Good luck.
Sound advice there from 'Pidgeonpost', 'SFT'. We have three ageing cars that live outside and although we try to rotate them, the batteries have a hard time, especially at this time of the year. I have invested in a smart charger (mine was from Aldi and <£20) which I also rotate. Once it 'green lights', I know that it is fully charged and good to go. I also understand that it is kinder to the battery and helps to prolong it's life.

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