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Oct 4th, 2021, 12:21 | #11 |
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I would just stick a new battery in, for £100 or so it's surely well worth not getting caught out
depending what size you have already and what your requirements are it could be worth an upgrade and getting a slightly bigger one in, there's plenty of room.. I did because I knew we'd be going camping in it and I'd be having my phone plugged in, and the chiller box plugged in the boot, etc. plus I've got a silly big bass amp in the boot for example https://advancedbatterysupplies.co.u...0-car-battery/ someone else suggested a Yuasa one (90ah?) last time it was discussed which would also be a good option I'm sure |
Oct 4th, 2021, 13:31 | #12 |
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Here's a handy little reference...words to live by.
Check with volt meter 4-12 hours after shut down: 12.8v = NEW BATTERY 12.5v = '3 year old battery' 12.3v = eyes peeled for special offers 12.2v = failed battery Some profess using a lower number for a failed battery. T'was January 2020 the last time I referred to this guide. My overnight battery reading was 10.6v so I didn't overthink it. A snowman on the neighbor's lawn was holding a sign which read, "NO BATTERY SALES IN WINTER, PAL" |
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Oct 5th, 2021, 23:57 | #13 |
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I had a failing battery on my Jag and connected a spare motorbike charger I had to it using a fly lead that came with the charger, these leads are supposed to be permanently connected to the battery and you just clip them to the charger when finished riding if its hoping to be a while before using the bike again. It stops the battery's going flat and also the chargers are a smart charger where by they maintain the battery. Fortunately I was able to recover the battery for a short while but eventually replaced it ,I bought a battery froma company on ebay called number one batteries, delivery was prompt and all was good especially the price, might be worth a look.
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Oct 6th, 2021, 07:39 | #14 |
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I don't think 12.2V after a week is bad, however I would measure the voltage when you crank the engine, that's a better measure of the condition of the battery. Or just get the battery tested. A battery tester simply places a load on the battery and measures either the current (with the old fashioned resistor type tester) or voltage drop (with an electronic tester).
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Oct 6th, 2021, 14:59 | #15 |
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I've just charged the battery up by connecting to the front terminal and cranked the engine over a couple of times to remove the surface charge giving a false reading. It now reads 12.45V, which probably means that it's ok for another year, possibly two.
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Oct 6th, 2021, 15:40 | #16 |
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if it holds that charge for a while should be ok
maybe worth while still at home and near the charger if you're not going out for a while, leave the side lights on for a couple of hours and go back and see if the car starts up, that's my usual simple test that doesn't need any special equipment had you left something switched on before then or something? previous comment was based on the relatively low reading and the fact it's 'at least' 2 and a half years old, quite likely more? most decent batteries at best give you 5 years waruntee, and they're not exactly expensive.. I guess it depends if you plan on keeping it a few more years, or just trying to keep it going short term Last edited by stuart bowes; Oct 6th, 2021 at 15:44. |
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One battery article suggested attaching a charger to lesser used vehicles once every 2 months. This maintenance was said to slow the inevitable time-aging of a battery. Batteries lose capacity over time.
Also, the article claimed no charging system recharges to "100%" in the first place. I've begun to leave my old, basic charger on overnight as our vehicles have only FLA (Flooded Lead Acid) batteries. As advised, I do this bimonthly. '07 Volvo H6 is in service 4.75 years. '16 Mazda G35 is in service 5.25 years. '05 Ford G59 is in service 1.75 years. Last edited by Georgeandkira; Oct 6th, 2021 at 16:36. |
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I get the idea behind the statement, as charging continues you can get to 99.9% fully charged then 99.99% then 99.999% and so on. It's the stuff of headaches and lost sleep! Not until charging has been done for an infinite length of time can you reach 100% charge, clearly that's never going to happen. My question in reply would be, 'am a bovvered?' If it's 98% charged that'll do for me |
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Below is a photo of the battery, it almost looks like the original but it couldn't be after 17yrs so I suspect it's been changed at a dealer's, but probably still quite old. _____________________________________ 2004 V70 2.4 D5 (163bhp)**P2 manual* 150k* |
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Oct 13th, 2021, 13:02 | #20 |
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Drain rate for battery?? XC70 '07 plate
Does anyone know what the accepted "drain rate" is for these cars? I'm having problems with a nearly-flat battery (12.3v) after only 3/4 days on the drive from fully charged (12.6v) with everything switched off. I replaced a 5 year old one thinking it was life-expired but the new one is doing the same.
I've checked the drain rate this morning and after an initial peak it seems to settle at either 0.02A or 0.15A, with no obvious reason for the difference. |
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