2011 Vauxhall Insignia battery low
Year: 2011
Categories:
Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
I was driving my vauxal insignia 2011 continue for about 3 hours due to some reason car get stall for few second then I switch the key off and try to start to start ignition on but I could not start it ..I tried couple do time but it did not work and then massage came low battery .. I get the jump lead and it start straight away .. Just a bit worried how come in few second whole battery get drained . If any one having same kind of problem or any knowledge please let me know . Thanks
Posted: Jun 29, 2015 (8 years ago)
Get the battery and alternator load tested . Likes of Halfords or fast fit centres , accessory shops will check , usually foc .
Posted Jun 29, 2015 (8 years ago)
There's always the possibility that clamping the jump leads on the battery posts moved them and increased the post/clamp connection.
Posted Jun 29, 2015 (8 years ago)
I get the battery checked but they says battery is fine and it's charging as well ..but every day my head light bulbs are getting fuse now ... It never happen to me before just all of sudden ... Any advise please ?
Posted Jun 30, 2015 (8 years ago)
What readings was the alternator charging at , what was battery voltage .Are you saying the headlamps are blowing the fuse every day ?
Posted Jul 2, 2015 (8 years ago)
12.68 volts , measured 572A , rating 660A , that's what the reading came , it's the bulbs which blowing . In two weeks blow three time ...
Posted Jul 9, 2015 (8 years ago)
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