battery

Hi, The 'battery' warning light on my R reg '97 Rover 114SLi came on recently. Testing it with a multimeter, it turned out the alternator wasn't charging the battery at all. So, I'm about to go about replacing the alternator (and belt and voltage regulator while I'm at it). My first question...

I've located what has been draining my battery. Recently my battery has been dying after not driving it for a couple of days. I connected a multimeter to battery and narrowed the fault down to the number 3 fuse inside the car which is for interior electrics such as radio and lights. I...

Hi guys, long time no post ;) Well to put it simply, my battery keeps running flat and I've got tired of it and decided to find out why. Basically, when I check the voltage on the alternator it shows at 14v, but at the battery it's only 12 or less, and it doesn't charge very well. Thinking...

Hi guys ;) The story (skip if you want to) Well my battery ran flat again yesterday, had to get a bump start outside a customer's house (the customer helping to drag my car up the hill so I could start it, not fun)... I assumed it was because I'd let the battery run flat by leaving the...

Reviving the TF after it's winter hols, not enough charge in the battery to start it. Put it on the charge last night for 3 hours, showed charge up to ~50%, but checking it this morning it was back down to ~25%. Is the battery shot? Can it be recovered? If the former, can anyone recommend an...

Hi all, My 45 1.6, used to start on the button, 1-2 seconds of holding the key and away it goes smooth as silk, no hesitation, no lumps no funny noises, faultless. But as of this thursday, it takes a good 5-10, sometimes up to 15 seconds of turning over to cut in, and sort of wobbles its way...

It's that time again, need a new battery. Now I usually go for the biggest scrapyard special that can fit the battery tray and clamp, however getting tired of failing batteries and extra weight so want a standard size reliable battery. Standard size is 063, looking to spend around £50...