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Originally Posted by hora1
Car has had very little use and is on only 40,000 miles. This message came up along with tpms service required.
Can a duff/failing main battery also cause issues with other systems I.e. the tpms
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Yes, the battery can trigger all sorts of errors.
If the car isn't getting much use, try charging the battery. Don't leave it constantly hooked up to a charger though (plug it out when its done). Then leave it for two weeks or so before charging it again.
If you do manage to get a drive in between charges, that'll help of course. Although, short journeys won't charge the battery much either.
You need to go on a decent drive to charge it up properly. Under the current restrictions, that's not possible (unless you're travelling for an essential reason of course).
Charging the battery is probably your best option now. If the battery loses charge quickly, then its probably knackered & you'll need a new one. Its still worth giving your existing battery a boost though to see if that helps.