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That's very, very low use....
Posted by LesH [Email] (more from LesH) on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:53:02
In Reply to: low mileage battery problem, Taseko, Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:16:54
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Not too surprising that the battery doesn't stay charged, with all the electronics continually draining the battery and never using the vehicle long enough to fully recharge it. The 9-5 doesn't have a very 'aggressive' charging system either - around 14.0 volts is OK according to WIS while I'd like to see 14.2 or so for faster charging. Wouldn't hurt to have it tested to ensure the charging voltage is up to spec and the battery is still good. If it's OK, I second the recommendation for a battery tender (brand name, not just a charger).
Nothing to do with the battery, but I'd also make sure the oil was getting changed with full synthetic ACEA A3/B3 AT LEAST annually, despite the low mileage - low use engines really like to sludge, and 12km is hardly enough to get the oil to full temp so impurities and moisture will tend to build up.
Posts in this Thread:
- low mileage battery problem, Taseko, Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:16:54
- Re: low mileage battery problem, Richard Scott, Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:53:31
- Re: low mileage battery problem, Taseko, Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:20:14
- That's very, very low use...., LesH, Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:53:02 <-- Viewing This Message
- I have the same problem, joe , Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:34:41
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