tomcat59alan
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Isn't there a problem with the headlamp wipers not parking correctly causing a drain on the battery?
RangeRoller dt
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If there is a drain on whatever system Set a dvm up with long cables next to the fuse box for current so you can see, then systematically pull fuses - when you pull the one that is parasitic will show on the meter.
brasso
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Thank you. The battery was only kicking out 12.2volts which I understand isn’t quite enough? So maybe that’s the first thing to change...
brasso
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brasso
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Would one of those <£10 eBay volt meters suffice do you think? Or would I need something heavier duty?
brasso
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This is how the headlight wipers are sat (photos attached). The drivers side wiper is sat ever so slightly higher? But is that improper/enough to cause a drain?
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RangeRoller dt
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Don’t need an expensive dvm, cheap one are accurate enough for cars just don’t use them on mains.
Certain way to set it up or you will blow the unit as for current it passes through it, not difficult task when you know how, garage could do it cheap enough also, if you were closer I’d do it for you, atleast then you will know where the drain is coming from.
MF31 battery is good shout.
Certain way to set it up or you will blow the unit as for current it passes through it, not difficult task when you know how, garage could do it cheap enough also, if you were closer I’d do it for you, atleast then you will know where the drain is coming from.
MF31 battery is good shout.
RangeRoller dt
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There are different methods but this one explains the process.
brianp38dse
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12.2 volts is a failed dead battery, you need a new one and charge it over night before fitting the new one, then go from there and check for drain with volt meter, also check battery voltage engine running at 2000rpm with heater lights and everything on and let us know reading.
gold rover
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That is almost a perfect example of it not seating correctly. Sadly, just pushing it back into place, is not enough. I can't remember clearly, but, I believe it's a new motor that is needed. Had mine done, during the battery saga, so details lost in the mix.
Datatek
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That wiper is not in the home position and that can cause battery drain.
Datatek
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Maybe the arms are one spline out of position.
badfluffy
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very possible
gold rover
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Lucky you , but as it is a known fault, the OP might as well check it.
brasso
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Yes, I’m going to get the garage to check it tomorrow if possible. Jump started her today with one of those portable jump starters. Should the negative terminal have sparked?! ‘cos it did. Exciting.
brasso
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Also made a stupid, stupid error today. Got the non-closing sunroof shut a day or so after getting it. Vowed never to open it again...guess who tried to do the reset procedure today and now has a wide open sunroof that won’t close.
The sunroof clicks after the first 20secs of holding the tilt button. But when I press the tilt button for a second time it makes a ‘back and forth’ noise and nothing happens. Stays wide open. Is it just an allen key to manually close it? I tried but the manual cog wouldn’t seem to shift.
Fuse is fine, btw. Which I guess I knew already because the sunroof is clicking when I try to reset. But wanted to be sure!
The sunroof clicks after the first 20secs of holding the tilt button. But when I press the tilt button for a second time it makes a ‘back and forth’ noise and nothing happens. Stays wide open. Is it just an allen key to manually close it? I tried but the manual cog wouldn’t seem to shift.
Fuse is fine, btw. Which I guess I knew already because the sunroof is clicking when I try to reset. But wanted to be sure!
brasso
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@brianp38dse @RangeRoller dt this is the battery you’d recommend, right?:
https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/hankook-heavy-duty-commercial-battery-mf31-1000/
I understand it’s a tight fit? Might need to get the garage to put it in for me?
Think I’ve said it’s a 4.4 V8 petrol but making sure!
https://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/hankook-heavy-duty-commercial-battery-mf31-1000/
I understand it’s a tight fit? Might need to get the garage to put it in for me?
Think I’ve said it’s a 4.4 V8 petrol but making sure!
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That's a lot of amps. That's going to keep killing batteries. You need to find the drain or it will keep killing batteries. Looks like that battery drain thing isn't working so get your money back. It might even being keeping the car's brain awake and adding to the problem although that headlight wiper needs checking.
RangeRoller dt
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They are all 12v so it’s the space it takes up....are all l322 battery compartments the same?...I don’t know but I would guess so but it’s not my money
If it doesn’t fit send it back as wrong one and exchange simples
Yo can fit it yourself but they are heavy and it is tight - there is a procedure for changing battery on your vehicle you must follow or trouble may ensue
If it doesn’t fit send it back as wrong one and exchange simples
Yo can fit it yourself but they are heavy and it is tight - there is a procedure for changing battery on your vehicle you must follow or trouble may ensue
