If fluid gets low in battery then the plates can short and cause probs, but as most are sealed nowdays youll not know, just take it back. Is your alternator ok.

 

Low electrolyte levels cause loss of capacity and degradation of the exposed plates. Shorts are caused plate sediment falling to the bottom and bridging them. In extreme cases the plates can buckle under high loads also causing shorts.

If you have an AVO meter you could check how much current is flowing with every thing turned off, by removing the negative lead, connecting the meter (on amps) between the terminal and the earth strap. There may be a very small drain due to immobiliser and memory backups of radio etc. Any thing significant and there is a problem.

 

Low electrolyte levels cause loss of capacity and degradation of the exposed plates. Shorts are caused plate sediment falling to the bottom and bridging them. In extreme cases the plates can buckle under high loads also causing shorts.

If you have an AVO meter you could check how much current is flowing with every thing turned off, by removing the negative lead, connecting the meter (on amps) between the terminal and the earth strap. There may be a very small drain due to immobiliser and memory backups of radio etc. Any thing significant and there is a problem.

i can do that, what would you consider small
Paul

 

Looking at 27 milli amps after system has stablised. That is interior lights gone out and car auto locked. Just be aware that current will be a lot higher at start due to solenoid locking. Start on higher range and work down. You may wish to disconnect horn to as alarm will activate. Hope this helps.

 

thanx for that , will check on this in morning as its getting dark and cold at the moment

Paul D

 

It has been blooming cold lately. The freezing conditions are the quickest at decharging a battery, especially after a week! Mine goes flat in 3 days in these temps.

Is it a lead based battery or calcium?

The Bosch S5 battery is designed to overcome this problem and gives more cranking power. http://www.carbatteriesonline.co.uk is the cheapest place I've found for them. £60 inc vat and delivery!!

 

ive got a spare battery if you need to borrow it paul

 

I think a beer token is in order for that mate. :broon:

 

i think with the amount of beg , steal , borrowing and charity goin on on here at the moment , i think a big party is in order


oh oh what have i suggested:stella:

 

I'll bring the chips, dips, chains and whips ! :discostu:

 

:rofl: :rofl: