Flat Battery
07-18-2001, 04:22 AM
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Flat Battery
Just tried to start my Stook and all hell broke loose.
The alarm kept going off, the boot kept opening and the central locking would not open the doors.
After many attempts, I got into the car but it would not start.
Looks like a flat battery to me.
The recovery service are on their way to get me going again.
The car has stood in the garage for 10 days with the alarm on.
No other devices (interior light etc) were on. I do not usually leave the car for this long in between use.
I'll ask the guy to check that the alternator is putting out a charge also.
Am I being unreasonable to expect the car to stand this long without the battery giving up the ghost.
I am annoyed
Any other people with this problem ?
The car is only 4 months old
AnDy.
The alarm kept going off, the boot kept opening and the central locking would not open the doors.
After many attempts, I got into the car but it would not start.
Looks like a flat battery to me.
The recovery service are on their way to get me going again.
The car has stood in the garage for 10 days with the alarm on.
No other devices (interior light etc) were on. I do not usually leave the car for this long in between use.
I'll ask the guy to check that the alternator is putting out a charge also.
Am I being unreasonable to expect the car to stand this long without the battery giving up the ghost.
I am annoyed
Any other people with this problem ?
The car is only 4 months old
AnDy.
07-18-2001, 04:31 AM
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AnDy_PaNdY,
My S is almost 2 yrs old now.
I've left mine for 2 weeks, no problem.
The biggest source of power drain is usually the car alarm.
My alarm actually goes into low usage mode to prevent excessive battery drain from the flashing LED.
Hope you get moving soon.
Regards
Bharat
My S is almost 2 yrs old now.
I've left mine for 2 weeks, no problem.
The biggest source of power drain is usually the car alarm.
My alarm actually goes into low usage mode to prevent excessive battery drain from the flashing LED.
Hope you get moving soon.
Regards
Bharat
07-18-2001, 05:09 AM
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Andy
I'm sure I've read in my manual or the alarm inst.book that you should be able to leave the car for up to 3 weeks- alarm set. I'm also pretty sure that the system does go into a low usage mode.No probs with mine in 14 months but I use it pretty well daily. Never had to charge the battery.
I'm sure I've read in my manual or the alarm inst.book that you should be able to leave the car for up to 3 weeks- alarm set. I'm also pretty sure that the system does go into a low usage mode.No probs with mine in 14 months but I use it pretty well daily. Never had to charge the battery.
07-18-2001, 07:01 AM
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My day has got worse minute by minute
The man from the AA turned up within half an hour. Before I had time to tell him the problem he was moaning about how he wanted to go home, he stank of stale cigarettes and looked a mess (not a good start I thought).
I told him the problem then got a response of 'serves you right for having a fancy car'. I bit my lip tightly as I wanted this problem sorting fast so I could go out.
After telling me what I already knew (the battery was flat) HE DROPPED HIS JUMP LEADS ON MY LEFT FRONT PANEL REMOVING PAINT TO THE BASE COAT AND CREATING A NASTY DING MARK.
I am a big bloke with a shortish temper so he was lucky to get away with his yellow teeth intact.
I cannot express how mad I feel about this because I do so much to ensure that my car is safe and sound.
I can understand accidents happening but the attitude of this ignoramus was well out of order.
He agreed to log the damage in his report.
I shall be claiming for the damage to be repaired in full.
I shall also be lodging a formal complaint about his attitude and behaviour in this matter.
The ding is in such a noticeable place it is driving me mad.
A trip to Brindley Honda followed, whereby they reckon it will cost about
The man from the AA turned up within half an hour. Before I had time to tell him the problem he was moaning about how he wanted to go home, he stank of stale cigarettes and looked a mess (not a good start I thought).
I told him the problem then got a response of 'serves you right for having a fancy car'. I bit my lip tightly as I wanted this problem sorting fast so I could go out.
After telling me what I already knew (the battery was flat) HE DROPPED HIS JUMP LEADS ON MY LEFT FRONT PANEL REMOVING PAINT TO THE BASE COAT AND CREATING A NASTY DING MARK.
I am a big bloke with a shortish temper so he was lucky to get away with his yellow teeth intact.
I cannot express how mad I feel about this because I do so much to ensure that my car is safe and sound.
I can understand accidents happening but the attitude of this ignoramus was well out of order.
He agreed to log the damage in his report.
I shall be claiming for the damage to be repaired in full.
I shall also be lodging a formal complaint about his attitude and behaviour in this matter.
The ding is in such a noticeable place it is driving me mad.
A trip to Brindley Honda followed, whereby they reckon it will cost about
07-18-2001, 08:41 AM
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Sorry to hear about this.
Good luck with getting a good paint match.
Anyway if it turns out it is the battery you can get chargers specificially designed to keep batteries in good condition when are car is being stored a little while. That said I wouldn't expect a problem if you have a decent run every 10 days...
There's a guy at work here who uses one on his F355 Spider. I can find out exactly what he uses.
-Brian.
Good luck with getting a good paint match.
Anyway if it turns out it is the battery you can get chargers specificially designed to keep batteries in good condition when are car is being stored a little while. That said I wouldn't expect a problem if you have a decent run every 10 days...
There's a guy at work here who uses one on his F355 Spider. I can find out exactly what he uses.
-Brian.
07-18-2001, 09:39 AM
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Sorry to hear about your day.
Really sorry to hear about your back , I'd recommend what our Dr recommended for my wife for her back - Alcohol. After day like you've just had I'd open a cold lager while waiting for a couple of bottles of wine in the fridge to chill 
Really sorry to hear about your back
, I'd recommend what our Dr recommended for my wife for her back - Alcohol. After day like you've just had I'd open a cold lager while waiting for a couple of bottles of wine in the fridge to chill
07-18-2001, 10:18 AM
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There are devices such as Battery Buddy, PriorityStart which ensure that a battery never goes dead.
Battery Buddy
Battery Brain
PriorityStart
I cannot find on Altavista for the UK. If anyone is buying one from the US then we should buy them together and reduce shipping costs and maybe even the cost of the unit.
Regards,
Sam.
Battery Buddy
Battery Brain
PriorityStart
I cannot find on Altavista for the UK. If anyone is buying one from the US then we should buy them together and reduce shipping costs and maybe even the cost of the unit.
Regards,
Sam.
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07-18-2001, 11:32 AM
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Sorry - but sounds like you got what was coming to you!
Attitude is a problem!
So the guy shd have been a non-smoker - in blue suit with sincere tie - been there done that!
Are you always empathic with prats?
Attitude is a problem!
So the guy shd have been a non-smoker - in blue suit with sincere tie - been there done that!
Are you always empathic with prats?
07-18-2001, 12:34 PM
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Yes - sorry!
Just get irritated when folk sound off against folk who are probably taking home home 1/10 1/20 and have put up with nonsense for 8 hours - should not do it I know!
Just get irritated when folk sound off against folk who are probably taking home home 1/10 1/20 and have put up with nonsense for 8 hours - should not do it I know!