Wammers' and Datatek's blood vessels bursting simultaneously.
More helpfully (hopefully), these are prone to radio interference that keeps the security system waking up. The proper fix is to replace to RF unit just under the rear r/h window.
I think Datatek knows of another fix using another RF system to disconnect the RF receiver when you leave the car.
G~
67Rob
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67Rob
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It's a petrol. I'm going to replace the battery anyway as it looks like a Halfrauds type.
Whats the condition of the battery? And size? State of Alternator?
I had a similar problem on mine when it had a duff battery, it steadily got worse down to the stage where it would only last 5 days or so. I then bought a new battery, big 130ah job and it was not really any better. After going around the houses looking for a drain I couldn't find anything and it began to get to the stage where it wouldn't last 12 hours and lived on a continuous trickle charger.
I managed to get the battery tested and it was declared faulty.. I sent it back and got a replacement and it will now last more than 2 weeks (the longest I've left it between use). So even a new battery can be faulty!
I had a similar problem on mine when it had a duff battery, it steadily got worse down to the stage where it would only last 5 days or so. I then bought a new battery, big 130ah job and it was not really any better. After going around the houses looking for a drain I couldn't find anything and it began to get to the stage where it wouldn't last 12 hours and lived on a continuous trickle charger.
I managed to get the battery tested and it was declared faulty.. I sent it back and got a replacement and it will now last more than 2 weeks (the longest I've left it between use). So even a new battery can be faulty!
dogsbody
Very senior member
The RF unit is the prime culprit, it can be affected by many modern radio devices, even as simple as a wireless doorbell and it then can cycle the door locks or just keep the BECM awake.
However, if you've got headlamp wipers, it has been reported that one of these not parking correctly can drain a battery. Worth a quick look.
However, if you've got headlamp wipers, it has been reported that one of these not parking correctly can drain a battery. Worth a quick look.
67Rob
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Alternator fine and battery condition good.
Just checked and the driver's side headlamp wiper was parked slightly up.
Have now moved it down but it seemed to feel parked.
In the pic it's how it was parked.
67Rob
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Just went to start it and the battery is now as flat as a witches' tit.
Have my tech friend checking it as I type this and he reckons the battery has just decided to pop its clogs, so I'll buy the right one tomorrow and replace the Halfrauds copy that the previous owner put in.
Have my tech friend checking it as I type this and he reckons the battery has just decided to pop its clogs, so I'll buy the right one tomorrow and replace the Halfrauds copy that the previous owner put in.
If it's a Gel battery they go over a cliff from which there is no return, can happen in a matter of minutes. Ok one minute totally goosed the next.
67Rob
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Don't know if it's a gel battery but it's knacked. The alternator is pushing out 13.8 volts so at least it's not that.
67Rob
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13.8 is minimal for modern batteries. You need 14.2 for low maintenance low antimony batteries and a minimum 14.4 and up to 14.8 for full calcium. You can get a 14.2 controller for less than £20.00, worth considering.
brianp38dse
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Rf reciver fix that was sergested http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/rf-reciever-work-round-258096.html cheep and easy and rules out rf as battery drain.
67Rob
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Having a bit of trouble sourcing this battery, I've tried most online places inc Fleabay.
Any ideas?
