Electrics: - Battery problems

jamena · May 30th, 2022, 18:27

Hi I have a 03 volvo s60 D5. It is know 19 years old I have had her for 18 years. 2 years ago the original battery gave up, had new battery fitted. 6 weeks ago I had to have new alternator fitted when the pulley clutch seized up
How ever the battery ran flat today after a few short journeys I wondered if the starter motor is drawing to much current and flattening the battery. Has any one got any ideas. Please

Aveton Gifford · May 30th, 2022, 21:26

My 04 S60 started to suffer from battery problems, the first thing to check is the alarm siren, when was it last changed? I have never looked at mine in over 10 years, and sure as eggs are eggs that was my problem. Since pulling the fuse the battery never goes flat, which is just as well now she is in semi retirement!!

marcb · May 31st, 2022, 22:14

If it's going flat shortly after driving then I would suspect the new alternator or associated circuitry. You haven't given info though about the time and pattern.

It isn't unusual for a newish battery to go bad - had it happen to a Volvo OEM one after about 2 years.

Simmy · May 31st, 2022, 23:26

swap for a known good battery if that goes flat check alternator output and remove alarm fuse a good multi meter is a good investment for this kind of problem also check light switch position also check for sticking brake light switch.

stuart bowes · May 31st, 2022, 23:31

what is the new battery? brand/spec/length of waruntee etc

BorderVolvo · Jun 1st, 2022, 06:18

Is the battery actually discharged or is it the starter toiling to crank the engine?
Maybe the engine earth strap is poor?

May 30th, 2022, 18:27	#1
jamena Senior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2023 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South coast, West Sussex View Photos By: jamena	Battery problems Hi I have a 03 volvo s60 D5. It is know 19 years old I have had her for 18 years. 2 years ago the original battery gave up, had new battery fitted. 6 weeks ago I had to have new alternator fitted when the pulley clutch seized up How ever the battery ran flat today after a few short journeys I wondered if the starter motor is drawing to much current and flattening the battery. Has any one got any ideas. Please __________________ S60 D5 S 2003. 100,000 miles

May 30th, 2022, 21:26	#2
Aveton Gifford VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:03 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Back on top, for now!!	My 04 S60 started to suffer from battery problems, the first thing to check is the alarm siren, when was it last changed? I have never looked at mine in over 10 years, and sure as eggs are eggs that was my problem. Since pulling the fuse the battery never goes flat, which is just as well now she is in semi retirement!! __________________ 2004 MY S60 2.0T SE WITH A STANDARD AUTO BOX 2005 MY C70 2.0T MANUAL 2007 MY XC70 D5 AUTO

May 31st, 2022, 23:31	#5
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 23:44 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	what is the new battery? brand/spec/length of waruntee etc __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 72k ------------------------- mini project - link

Jun 1st, 2022, 06:18	#6
BorderVolvo Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:04 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North of Jedburgh	Is the battery actually discharged or is it the starter toiling to crank the engine? Maybe the engine earth strap is poor? __________________ V70 2.4 Phase 1.....2435cc.....Registered 31/3/2000.....Leather,AC,CC,etc!.....182k

May 31st, 2022, 22:14	#3
marcb Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2024 15:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London	If it's going flat shortly after driving then I would suspect the new alternator or associated circuitry. You haven't given info though about the time and pattern. It isn't unusual for a newish battery to go bad - had it happen to a Volvo OEM one after about 2 years.

May 31st, 2022, 23:26	#4
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:36 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	swap for a known good battery if that goes flat check alternator output and remove alarm fuse a good multi meter is a good investment for this kind of problem also check light switch position also check for sticking brake light switch.

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