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Offline elnigel

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Why does my battery go flat every week or so
« on: 24 September 2006, 11:10 »
Hi guys, got an annoying problem. My battery goes flat every week, gradually getting worse and worse all week, i drive a 50 mile round trip each day so that should charge it up.

What do you recon, is something draining it or is my alternator broke, how can i find out which???

its a new battery so its not that

thanks guys!
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Offline Mk1Mad J - 16v

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Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
« Reply #1 on: 24 September 2006, 13:28 »
Could be the alternator but I'd check all the wires 1st and make sure the clamps are done up tight.  Does the battery light stay on when driving?
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Offline elnigel

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Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
« Reply #2 on: 24 September 2006, 16:45 »
No battery light goes off, gonna get an ammeter on it on monday, i have to use the switch on my interior light as otherwise it stays on constantly. could the door switches be the problem?
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Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
« Reply #3 on: 24 September 2006, 17:56 »
Mine goes flat if i leave it standing more than a week but i think it's down to my alarm and immobiliser?
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Re: Why does my battery go flat every week or so
« Reply #4 on: 25 September 2006, 12:37 »
take it to halfords they'll check it for free.
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