FL2 TD4: Flat battery, now no 'miles left' display?

Buel10 · Nov 11, 2022

Hi all.
One of my kids left the interior light on last Sunday and I had to jump start my FL the next morning. Since then, the 'miles left' display (can't think what else to call it?) doesn't appear to work, please does anyone have any ideas if this has gone forever or may be repairable?

GrumpyGel · Nov 11, 2022

Buel10 said:
Hi all.
One of my kids left the interior light on last Sunday and I had to jump start my FL the next morning. Since then, the 'miles left' display (can't think what else to call it?) doesn't appear to work, please does anyone have any ideas if this has gone forever or may be repairable?

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How many miles have you done in its since?

Sounds like it might be 1 of those things that needs an average to be calculated.

Buel10 · Nov 11, 2022

Wow, that's interesting, I hadn't thought of that, thanks! I've done about 400 since.
I will update you

GrumpyGel · Nov 11, 2022

I'd have thought it could have worked out an average after that sort of mileage!

kermit_rr · Nov 11, 2022

Maybe it's a setting you can turn on and off with one of the dash buttons like instant mpg etc

Stv123 · Nov 12, 2022

try pressing the end of the left indicator stalk a few times. (or is it the right)

Nodge68 · Nov 12, 2022

Buel10 said:
Since then, the 'miles left' display (can't think what else to call it?) doesn't appear to work, please does anyone have any ideas if this has gone forever or may be repairable?

The miles remaining display is turned off.
Push the button on the indicator stalk (left stalk) to cycle through the display options until the information you need is displayed.

Buel10 · Nov 12, 2022

BRILLIANT, chaps!!! Problem solved!!! Thanks so much - phew!!!

Nodge68 · Nov 12, 2022

Buel10 said:
BRILLIANT, chaps!!! Problem solved!!! Thanks so much - phew!!!

One thing to keep in mind, a battery that has been discharged enough to prevent the vehicle from starting will likely fail soon. They aren't designed to be discharged, so normally fail a short time later.
Oh and you'll need to calibrate the windows, or the 1 touch function won't work. The instructions are in the handbook.

Stv123 · Nov 12, 2022

Perhaps change the interior light bulb to LED as well.

Arctic2 · Nov 12, 2022

You can choose
Car Batteries - Motorcycle Batteries - Leisure Batteries - Cheap Prices! (tayna.co.uk)

I have this on my FL2 Td4
Yuasa YBX5110 Silver High Performance Car SMF Battery 12V 85Ah HSB110 / AA4010 (tayna.co.uk)

But Varta would be ok on my car as well.
Varta 110 (F18) Silver Dynamic Car Battery 12V 85Ah - 585 200 080 (tayna.co.uk)

Your car maybe stop /start so a battery for that would be different.

Just add your reg or if you know which battery you need then put it in the search

How to Change a Car Battery without Losing Radio Code (tayna.co.uk)

How To Choose The Correct Car Battery (tayna.co.uk)

Alteredtech · Nov 12, 2022

Hi,

Since your battery has gone flat once, you need to change your battery. Or you can keep jumper cables in your car.

Nodge68 · Nov 12, 2022

Stv123 said:
Perhaps change the interior light bulb to LED as well.

I'm sure the interior lights power down after the CJB goes to sleep, which is about 25 minutes after a double locking event.

Buel10 · Dec 5, 2022

Looks like I need a new battery…..any recommendations, guys?

Arctic2 · Dec 5, 2022

Buel10 said:
Looks like I need a new battery…..any recommendations, guys?

Quite a few above already stated.

Arctic2 · Dec 15, 2022

What battery did you go for in the end if any ?

Buel10 · Dec 17, 2022

Hi all.

Thanks for the great help!!

I went with:
I have this on my FL2 Td4
Yuasa YBX5110 Silver High Performance Car SMF Battery 12V 85Ah HSB110 / AA4010 (tayna.co.uk)

Nodge68 · Dec 17, 2022

Buel10 said:
Hi all.

Thanks for the great help!!

I went with:
I have this on my FL2 Td4
Yuasa YBX5110 Silver High Performance Car SMF Battery 12V 85Ah HSB110 / AA4010 (tayna.co.uk)

Excellent choice.

Arctic2 · Dec 18, 2022

You chose well, also check to see if you need the extra earth lead from battery to the bolts by/on the starter.
Purchase another earth.

1

The original earth on the earlier models were only short to the inner wing,

2

Add the new one to the battery.

3

4

Route it to the bolt next to/on the start motor.

5

6

Buel10 · Dec 18, 2022

This is GREAT advice, thank you so much. Fitted this morning but I do not have the additional earth lead....looks like I need one!
Question - Looked through my documents but can't see the radio code.....I assume that this should be in the documentation somewhere?

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