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Jan 10th, 2020, 20:35 | #1 |
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battery run down
I have a 1998 V40 which, though elderly, has only done some 70k miles.
However if it is not used for 3 days the battery will not start the engine,despite having a new battery. I have tried to locate the problem by taking a reading of the amperage leaving the battery when everything is switch off and find that it is 3 amps. For some time there has been a problem with the warning lights and warning alarm activating for no reason when the car is parked. has anyone else had this problem? and if so has anyone some suggestions? ninman |
Jan 11th, 2020, 12:05 | #2 |
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With your ammeter connected, if you remove and replace the fuses one by one until you identify which circuit the drain is on......then you'll be a step closer to finding the problem.
Maybe something as simple as a courtesy light/door switch issue??
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If this is anything like my old Honda Civic, the alarm siren has "backup" batteries in it. When they expire - which I expect they have on a 1997 car, they can cause all sorts of havoc with the alarm, and start to drain the main car battery too.
I'd see if you can find a fuse for the alarm siren to remove or and unplug the siren completely and see if your problem goes away.
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have you got a brake vacuum pump behind the left front wing ?
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have you got a brake vacuum pump behind the left front wing ?
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