Battery Voltage Reading

[Agro]

Originally Posted by Whyman

Did you lock the car between tests? because the car is only fully “asleep” once the car is locked.

Now that's interesting. No, our cars are kept in a garage and are never locked.

There's still a massive difference between both cars (both purchased new about 6 months apart) V40 going onto its third battery replacement, XC70 about to get its first replacement.

So you're saying cars should be locked to conserve battery?

[piotrek]

"So you're saying cars should be locked to conserve battery? "

Yes, that's why VIDA or Car Scanner app are so useful - you see the parasitic drain and the state of charge of the battery, without any voltmeter.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Agro

Yeah, they love to charge down here; would be a little more palatable if one got the support and to warrant the extra $$.

Anyone know if I'll get a warning to replace the battery when the time comes?

Yes , on the first frosty morning of winter , it will not start 👍

[Whyman]

Originally Posted by Clan

Yes , on the first frosty morning of winter , it will not start 👍

Not in Sydney.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Whyman

Not in Sydney.

well maybe the warmth will extend the life :-)

[Agro]

Originally Posted by piotrek

Yes, that's why VIDA or Car Scanner app are so useful - you see the parasitic drain and the state of charge of the battery, without any voltmeter.

I've got Car Scanner but it doesn't give me state of charge of battery. Is yours the paid version? Mine is the el'cheapo free version.

Originally Posted by Whyman

Not in Sydney.

Originally Posted by Clan

well maybe the warmth will extend the life :-)

A balmy 11deg C this morning

I just need to get the wife to get out and drive the car more often. At 26k klms, it's barely broken in.

[Agro]

Originally Posted by piotrek

Yes, that's why VIDA or Car Scanner app are so useful - you see the parasitic drain and the state of charge of the battery, without any voltmeter.

All sorted, can see Battery SOC now . Didn't have the cars selected properly in Car Scanner.