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Anadinolin · Oct 11th, 2011, 14:10

i read somewhere that the srs light comes on when the battery is low/poor condition.....are you able to check the battery yourself with a multi meter? how long has the battery been in the car? recommended change intervals are every 4 years (but you can push it out to 6-8 years)

duggers1954 · Oct 11th, 2011, 16:23

Original Battery so it will be 8yr old, yeah I have a multimeter, worth giving it a check or I might take to an Auto electricians.

baldmosher · Oct 11th, 2011, 16:39

If you look after your battery (i.e. keep it charged up) it'll last for years. Original Volvo battery, aged 9 years, ignition was always a bit weak, but I left my side lights on once overnight in April and it was a mortal blow to my elderly battery. Charging my phone via USB (0.5A) for a few seconds was enough to suck the tiny amount of residual charge out of the battery so I had to swap it.

I didn't have any problems with SRS though.

Swapped last month for a new higher powered Bosch S4008 (cost about £70 delivered from eBay). Ignition is much better now and with 74AH rating it should be enough to charge my phone for a while!

duggers1954 · Oct 11th, 2011, 18:49

It seems to start no bother it was standing for over a week and it started no problems. I just thank everybody for there input whether it is the solution or not

Oct 11th, 2011, 14:10	#11
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baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	If you look after your battery (i.e. keep it charged up) it'll last for years. Original Volvo battery, aged 9 years, ignition was always a bit weak, but I left my side lights on once overnight in April and it was a mortal blow to my elderly battery. Charging my phone via USB (0.5A) for a few seconds was enough to suck the tiny amount of residual charge out of the battery so I had to swap it. I didn't have any problems with SRS though. Swapped last month for a new higher powered Bosch S4008 (cost about £70 delivered from eBay). Ignition is much better now and with 74AH rating it should be enough to charge my phone for a while! __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Oct 11th, 2011, 16:23	#12
duggers1954 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2018 14:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunderland	Original Battery so it will be 8yr old, yeah I have a multimeter, worth giving it a check or I might take to an Auto electricians.

Oct 11th, 2011, 18:49	#14
duggers1954 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2018 14:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunderland	It seems to start no bother it was standing for over a week and it started no problems. I just *thank* everybody for there input whether it is the solution or not

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