Engine 850: B5234TR/2.3/20v/T5R: - battery problems...

surrey_man · Jul 19th, 2012, 13:52

Hi guys wondering if anyone could help me here

Ive not started the car for two days go and start her today and the battery is totaly dead even the CL was not working, I dont offen drive the car alot once to tiwce aweek and its short trips but she does get a good run out once a month (some times more if shes lucky)

but is there any thing that would casue the battery to drain that quickly ?? or is the alt on the way out ??

Ive got a tester to check the thing once its back up and charged but thought i would quizz you chaps here first thanks for any adivce/help

K6dude · Jul 19th, 2012, 15:13

The light in the boot is always the first port of call. My last one had a fault with the tailgate switch that I fixed using a guide kindly published in here somewhere....do a search for it and you will see.
An easy fix too.

Alternatively turn the light off by default using the "roller" switch in the boot roof (if yours is an estate), as a temp measure.

Regards
K6

surrey_man · Jul 20th, 2012, 22:22

thanks ill have a look

Merc85 · Jul 20th, 2012, 23:44

courtsy lights in the doors may be worth a look

Jul 19th, 2012, 13:52	#1
surrey_man Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2016 23:05 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dulwich London	battery problems... Hi guys wondering if anyone could help me here Ive not started the car for two days go and start her today and the battery is totaly dead even the CL was not working, I dont offen drive the car alot once to tiwce aweek and its short trips but she does get a good run out once a month (some times more if shes lucky) but is there any thing that would casue the battery to drain that quickly ?? or is the alt on the way out ?? Ive got a tester to check the thing once its back up and charged but thought i would quizz you chaps here first thanks for any adivce/help __________________ '01 Silver V70 2.3 lt Pasted volvos '92 Silver 940se Turbo Easte 7 Seater 2.0lt BF200FT '94 Green 850 GLT 2.5lt 7 seater '97 850 CD T5 2.3lt full leather 7 Seater

Jul 19th, 2012, 15:13	#2
K6dude Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2013 22:16 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: N/A	The light in the boot is always the first port of call. My last one had a fault with the tailgate switch that I fixed using a guide kindly published in here somewhere....do a search for it and you will see. An easy fix too. Alternatively turn the light off by default using the "roller" switch in the boot roof (if yours is an estate), as a temp measure. Regards K6 __________________ Profile closed. I am no longer a member of this forum due to personal circumstances.

Jul 20th, 2012, 22:22	#3
surrey_man Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2016 23:05 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dulwich London	thanks ill have a look __________________ '01 Silver V70 2.3 lt Pasted volvos '92 Silver 940se Turbo Easte 7 Seater 2.0lt BF200FT '94 Green 850 GLT 2.5lt 7 seater '97 850 CD T5 2.3lt full leather 7 Seater

Jul 20th, 2012, 23:44	#4
Merc85 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 12:58 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harwich	courtsy lights in the doors may be worth a look __________________ HLM304, Forge unos 17.5psi at 3.8 bar, 18t, Me7 Manifold, Blues, Walbro, De-cat, Ported n Polished Head, 3" Dp stainlesss exhaust, Carbon Air intake, Polly Bushed thoughout.

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