Question
Discharge
I have one of these batteries which was purchased in january 2009, when initially fitted it was brilliant. Now if i do not use my car for 3 days the battery is too flat to start my car. The alternator charges at 13.4v with all consumers turned on (blower, lights, heated window etc), there is a 0.03 amp current draw after 2 minutes of locking car up. The battery was tested in spring and found to be 73% charged (after being driven for 5 hours solid during daytime, ie. no lights on) which seems poor to me. The vehicle is generally in daily use, is it possible there could be a defective cell or two in the battery? Also cannot find receipt but can track exact date by transaction through bank.
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
Attitude to Car Maintenance: Expert
How many cars: 1
asked 7 months ago
by
Anonymous
- lancashire
on Halfords Calcium Battery HCB072