P38A 12.5 volts and not enough to start engine.

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Radar1946

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Hi, If I leave a trickle charge on all night, the car starts first turn of the key. If I leave it for a couple of day's it will not turn over as though the battery is flat, but checking the battery which is fairly new, it is showing 12.5 volts. Any Ideas ? I can't grumble it's been a while since anything went wrong.
 
Petrol or diesel? Measure the voltage while you turn the key to pos. 3 and see how low it drops. Ideally should not drop lower than 11v, 10.5 as an absolute minimum
 
Is the car parked near a strong transmitter or wifi ,This can stop the car going to sleep and after a few days wont start ,,,could try disconnecting the blue wire on the receiver in the boot :eek:..
 
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