Battery problem? - Page 3

gordongreenman · Apr 10th, 2011, 19:26

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Originally Posted by ChrisE

Does anyone with the problem have a multimeter? It would be really useful to know what the rate of battery drain is when all stopped.

0.9 amps

rkennedy · Apr 10th, 2011, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordongreenman

0.9 amps

That's a heck of current draw for a car that is switched off - it should be in milliamps draw, not almost 1 amp. Did you allow 15 minutes after switching off and removing the key? It takes this length of time for everything to shut down - it also is a good feature in that if you inadvertantly leave something switched on when leaving the car it will switch off after the 15 minute time period.
If you confirm that you waited the relevant time before checking the current draw, you definately have something in the car that is not switching off. A way of finding out is to remove the fuses one by one until you find the one that stops the current draw.

darbs · Apr 10th, 2011, 21:53

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Originally Posted by rkennedy

That's a heck of current draw for a car that is switched off - it should be in milliamps draw, not almost 1 amp. Did you allow 15 minutes after switching off and removing the key? It takes this length of time for everything to shut down - it also is a good feature in that if you inadvertantly leave something switched on when leaving the car it will switch off after the 15 minute time period.
If you confirm that you waited the relevant time before checking the current draw, you definately have something in the car that is not switching off. A way of finding out is to remove the fuses one by one until you find the one that stops the current draw.

it equates to about 13watts. how much would it be to run the alarm, clock and other items - radio memory etc?

Clive Waring · Feb 12th, 2011, 12:20

Just jumped into my 1 year old XC60 after 30 days in the Far East having left it outside with the alarm on & it started first time! Very impressed that the battery has retained enough charge to start. Those having battery problems must have a fault.

badegg · Dec 24th, 2013, 12:59

I had a new battery fitted by the RAC and since then it has caused me so many problems. Firstly it has knocked off my CD player although my radio still plays and when i switch on the ignition it sounds like my CD player is going to start all to no avail. I am also having problems with my battery draining over night or within a couple of hours, i have had the battery tested and i have been advised it is working correctly. I have checked my electrics and they all appear to be working normally. Any advice would be warmly welcomed.

bobby24j · Feb 13th, 2015, 22:44

2012 XC60 battery drained after sitting for 4 days...3 months after I bought the car new. Had to be towed to Volvo dealer...replaced battery. The battery drain has happened 3 more times, but each time the car cranked. Took it to Volvo immediately...could not find anything wrong...wonder why. By the time I got to Volvo the battery had charged.

Obviously, something is running when the car is off and sitting, causing a ground fault. I am wondering if the XM radio is still searching for a signal, even though we did not subscribe to XM. The Volvo dealership shows no interest in working to find the cause.

GMcL · Feb 14th, 2015, 00:04

Have you tested your battery?
Just because it's new to you does not mean it's fault free.

All week I have had low battery warnings. My voltage is now at 12v cold. Lead acid battery should be 12.6v (2.1v x 6 cells).
Looks like I have a slow dying cell. Today all warnings have gone away just after I've ordered the replacement.

Earlier in this thread there was discussion of a software issue. I rang my dealer before ordering a replacement to make sure all software is up to date on my car.

IanXC60 · Feb 14th, 2015, 17:07

My problem was eventually resolved by updating the car's Satnav software, and drying out the DVD-like player in the boot that has the satnav hardware in it because "it looked a bit damp".

SCARABSEPT2001 · Feb 26th, 2015, 21:48

May I submit a battery query not so far covered in this thread?

For some while the battery, just over three years old and recently confirmed by a main dealer as sound, has been ebbing away inexplicably - typically to immobility after a few days of non-use. The car has been Volvo serviced for nearly all its life, although I took ownership only in 2009.

The local main dealer diagnosed and replaced a faulty REM (at the normal but monumental price), and confirmed all relevant systems working.

However, the problem returned within two or three weeks. Updated diagnosis: a faulty CEM. Cost of replacement even more astounding.

Before going ahead with a CEM transplant, what questions would seasoned campaigners put to the main dealer to ensure no possibility of a much simpler and cheaper reason for this chronic battery failure? Is a faulty REM typically associated with a faulty CEM?

Very grateful for advice. Many thanks.

wimorrison · Feb 27th, 2015, 10:07

If the previous 'fix' didn't fix it then I would be stating that they should refund the costs of that repair and reinstate the previous REM. Why should you be paying for their guess work at diagnosing the fault?

A competent mechanic should be able to diagnose the root cause and undertake a single repair.

Dec 24th, 2013, 12:59	#5
badegg New Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2014 18:33 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liverpool	battery problems I had a new battery fitted by the RAC and since then it has caused me so many problems. Firstly it has knocked off my CD player although my radio still plays and when i switch on the ignition it sounds like my CD player is going to start all to no avail. I am also having problems with my battery draining over night or within a couple of hours, i have had the battery tested and i have been advised it is working correctly. I have checked my electrics and they all appear to be working normally. Any advice would be warmly welcomed.

Feb 13th, 2015, 22:44	#6
bobby24j New Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2015 22:44 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Jacksonville	XC60 battery drains 2012 XC60 battery drained after sitting for 4 days...3 months after I bought the car new. Had to be towed to Volvo dealer...replaced battery. The battery drain has happened 3 more times, but each time the car cranked. Took it to Volvo immediately...could not find anything wrong...wonder why. By the time I got to Volvo the battery had charged. Obviously, something is running when the car is off and sitting, causing a ground fault. I am wondering if the XM radio is still searching for a signal, even though we did not subscribe to XM. The Volvo dealership shows no interest in working to find the cause.

Feb 14th, 2015, 00:04	#7
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 14:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Have you tested your battery? Just because it's new to you does not mean it's fault free. All week I have had low battery warnings. My voltage is now at 12v cold. Lead acid battery should be 12.6v (2.1v x 6 cells). Looks like I have a slow dying cell. Today all warnings have gone away just after I've ordered the replacement. Earlier in this thread there was discussion of a software issue. I rang my dealer before ordering a replacement to make sure all software is up to date on my car. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Feb 26th, 2015, 21:48	#9
SCARABSEPT2001 New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2023 18:42 Join Date: May 2014 Location: HAMPTON	Slow battery drain in 2001 s60 2.0t May I submit a battery query not so far covered in this thread? For some while the battery, just over three years old and recently confirmed by a main dealer as sound, has been ebbing away inexplicably - typically to immobility after a few days of non-use. The car has been Volvo serviced for nearly all its life, although I took ownership only in 2009. The local main dealer diagnosed and replaced a faulty REM (at the normal but monumental price), and confirmed all relevant systems working. However, the problem returned within two or three weeks. Updated diagnosis: a faulty CEM. Cost of replacement even more astounding. Before going ahead with a CEM transplant, what questions would seasoned campaigners put to the main dealer to ensure no possibility of a much simpler and cheaper reason for this chronic battery failure? Is a faulty REM typically associated with a faulty CEM? Very grateful for advice. Many thanks.

Feb 27th, 2015, 10:07	#10
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	If the previous 'fix' didn't fix it then I would be stating that they should refund the costs of that repair and reinstate the previous REM. Why should you be paying for their guess work at diagnosing the fault? A competent mechanic should be able to diagnose the root cause and undertake a single repair. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Feb 12th, 2011, 12:20	#4
Clive Waring New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2015 16:28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BROMLEY	Just jumped into my 1 year old XC60 after 30 days in the Far East having left it outside with the alarm on & it started first time! Very impressed that the battery has retained enough charge to start. Those having battery problems must have a fault.

Feb 14th, 2015, 17:07	#8
IanXC60 XC60 SE Lux 2010 Last Online: Feb 14th, 2015 17:07 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: York	My problem was eventually resolved by updating the car's Satnav software, and drying out the DVD-like player in the boot that has the satnav hardware in it because "it looked a bit damp".

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