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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: N3ldv on 07 July 2012, 22:44

Title: Battery was flat??
Post by: N3ldv on 07 July 2012, 22:44

Any one ever had a flat battery before and what was the problem ? Had one today and had to jump start it, cars only 7 months old I got the battery check and alternator and all working 100%

Title: Re: Battery was flat??
Post by: Jimble on 07 July 2012, 23:11

I've had the car tell me it's got a low battery when i've had the doors open for along time, have you left an interior light on by accident?

Title: Re: Battery was flat??
Post by: Keithuk on 08 July 2012, 01:32

Quote from: N3ldv on 07 July 2012, 22:44

I got the battery check and alternator and all working 100%

But did they check for current draw with everything switched off?

Its under warranty take it back to the dealer or you buy yourself a clamp meter and check for current draw.

Title: Re: Battery was flat??
Post by: sundaydriver on 08 July 2012, 07:53

You've been having problems with your rcd510 havnt you?, maybe it's draining the battery?

Title: Re: Battery was flat??
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2012, 08:37

My battery went flat when I fitted the RCD510 and the Bluetooth. I hadn't driven the car for ages, then after fitting the kit, sat in the garage playing with it for ages, while ignoring the messages on the radio display to start the car to save the battery.  :rolleyes:

When I did jump start it, I had all sorts of warning lights, but they all went out after a short run down the road.