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(Message started by: mondeoman on Nov 28^th, 2011, 7:31pm)

Title: Flat battery
Post by mondeoman on Nov 28^th, 2011, 7:31pm

Hi,

I've just had my 2.9 24v Ultima Saloon protected with Wax Oil and the guy rang me up after returning the car saying he found my battery had gone flat over the weekend.

The battery is less than a year old and is heavy duty to match the power needs of the car.

The only thing he claims he did was leave the bonnet up in the garage all weekend, but I don't see how that could have drained the battery?

I have not had any evidence that the battery is not charged i.e dials flickering

Anybody have any thoughts?

Cheers,

Simon

Title: Re: Flat battery
Post by Mike H on Nov 29^th, 2011, 3:17pm

No I can't see how that can affect it either.

But also check boot and /or glovebox lights aren't on all the time. I took both bulbs out of mine to make sure ;D

E.g. did he leave the boot open as well?

Title: Re: Flat battery
Post by gozz on Nov 29^th, 2011, 8:08pm

The battery saver relay will prevent any lights inside being inadvertently left on for a long period.

Title: Re: Flat battery
Post by Mike H on Dec 1^st, 2011, 3:45pm

Well previous owner had the battery keep going flat for a while, then it stopped going flat, just like that, then I got it, the glovebox light never worked, until I investigated (much later), burnt out bulb, sure enough switch won't turn it off when glovebox closed, so battery saver gizmo didn't help him then ;D