Battery Problem?

PNM · Oct 4th, 2022, 13:57

My V50 2.0 petrol had been left standing for a couple of days. Came to start it and it sounded like the starter motor was turning over a bit slower than usual. When it started the "check power steering" message flashed up for a second and then disappeared. Drove 10 miles, no warning lights and drove as usual. Got home and checked the battery voltage with the engine off - 12.6v. Plugged into an OBD tool, no pending or stored codes. No obvious damage to any of the battery wires, no leakage from battery and no corrosion on the terminals. Could this be the first signs of the battery needing replacement?

Thanks

Simmy · Oct 4th, 2022, 15:13

how old is the battery? a good motor factors should be able to test your battery with high current load tester. if your battery is failing now would be a good time to change it as winter can soon find any weakness. due to use of heated rear window h lights heater blower heated seats ect. check the alternator is working

Oct 4th, 2022, 13:57	#1
PNM Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 21:12 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midlands	Battery Problem? My V50 2.0 petrol had been left standing for a couple of days. Came to start it and it sounded like the starter motor was turning over a bit slower than usual. When it started the "check power steering" message flashed up for a second and then disappeared. Drove 10 miles, no warning lights and drove as usual. Got home and checked the battery voltage with the engine off - 12.6v. Plugged into an OBD tool, no pending or stored codes. No obvious damage to any of the battery wires, no leakage from battery and no corrosion on the terminals. Could this be the first signs of the battery needing replacement? Thanks

Oct 4th, 2022, 15:13	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:12 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	how old is the battery? a good motor factors should be able to test your battery with high current load tester. if your battery is failing now would be a good time to change it as winter can soon find any weakness. due to use of heated rear window h lights heater blower heated seats ect. check the alternator is working Last edited by Simmy; Oct 4th, 2022 at 15:15.

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