Battery problem!!!

Colt 45 · 15th November 2006, 18:09

Hi Guys,

Got in to my car at 5pm tonight to go home and it would not start

Turned the key and it just clicked. RAC arrives 15min later

and says your battery is flat and promply jump starts the car, He checked the battery power before this and it was putting out just under 10volts ( not enough to start car) he checked the leads with a meter and said i had a power drain of 3 amps but not enough to flatten a battery in a day or even a week. Altenator fine kicking out about 14 volts.
I have never had a problem with car it starts first time every time.
So I have my jump leads at the ready for tomorrow just in case

Has anyone had this happen? and how much is a new battery - any recomendations etc would be welcome.

Rover 75 Club SE 2.0 V6 (Best car I ever owned)

Peter

GreyGhost · 15th November 2006, 18:17

Hello Peter and welcome.

That is not enough of a drain on a battery that is in good health to cause a problem, as batteries age they do not respond well to being left standing even over night.
As the car started easily on a jump, it does sound like a faulty or old battery. Especially as your RAC mand tested everything for you.

I don't know which battery you need for the 2 Ltr. An owner or one of our techs will be along shortly to advise you.

I'll move this into the tech section where it will get the attention it deserves.

Enjoy your stay.

Keith · 15th November 2006, 18:40

3 amps is about right this will (or should) drop to next to nothing after 15 or so minutes once the car is locked and goes to sleep

The 75 especialy the Diesel put on a really good show when the battery is undercharged, lights flash etc

Mine died over a period of a week last year, if your battery is a few years old best get a replacement before the real cold weather arrives

windrush · 15th November 2006, 18:45

Hi Peter
This happened to me early this year for no reason at all I thought I will not get caught again and brought a new battery about £53.00 if I remember right . I have recharged the old battery and carried drop tests and found no fault with the battery and it is still holding its charge sitting on my bench so before buying a new battery get the old one tested.

chris75 · 15th November 2006, 18:54

Halfords do a 4yr guarantee one for £70. I've never known a car so fussy about batteries ..................

Colt 45 · 15th November 2006, 19:06

Thanks Guys,

Seem to me best bet is get the battery tested and buy a new one. I am keeping the car for a long time so a decent battery will be on the cards if it fails.

Peter

Raistlin · 15th November 2006, 19:26

I have the 2.0 CDT and recently got a NUMAX battery from a company on the internet called TAYNA

It was £44 and is guaranteed 3 years

Was delivered next day

SO far seems to be spot on but with a 3 year warranty, I'm not too worried

Colt 45 · 15th November 2006, 20:04

Just had a look £44.70 and £8.75 for delivery . 3 year guarantee!!!

Thanks - looks good to me

confusedone · 16th November 2006, 13:10

Hello Try Your Local Ats .....i Have A 2.0 Cdt They Checked The Battery For Free And Fitted A New One For 57 Quid Inc Vat With 3 Year Warranty

yorky · 16th November 2006, 15:15

Replaced mine from local bullseye motor spares about 2 weeks ago when it failed - came with 3 year guarantee and was £40.00

Car was a Rover 75 CDT 2000 'V'

15th November 2006, 18:09	#1
Colt 45 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NORTHAMPTON Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Battery problem!!! Hi Guys, Got in to my car at 5pm tonight to go home and it would not start Turned the key and it just clicked. RAC arrives 15min later and says your battery is flat and promply jump starts the car, He checked the battery power before this and it was putting out just under 10volts ( not enough to start car) he checked the leads with a meter and said i had a power drain of 3 amps but not enough to flatten a battery in a day or even a week. Altenator fine kicking out about 14 volts. I have never had a problem with car it starts first time every time. So I have my jump leads at the ready for tomorrow just in case Has anyone had this happen? and how much is a new battery - any recomendations etc would be welcome. Rover 75 Club SE 2.0 V6 (Best car I ever owned) Peter

15th November 2006, 18:17	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Hello Peter and welcome. That is not enough of a drain on a battery that is in good health to cause a problem, as batteries age they do not respond well to being left standing even over night. As the car started easily on a jump, it does sound like a faulty or old battery. Especially as your RAC mand tested everything for you. I don't know which battery you need for the 2 Ltr. An owner or one of our techs will be along shortly to advise you. I'll move this into the tech section where it will get the attention it deserves. Enjoy your stay. Last edited by GreyGhost; 15th November 2006 at 18:21..

15th November 2006, 18:45	#4
windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	Hi Peter This happened to me early this year for no reason at all I thought I will not get caught again and brought a new battery about £53.00 if I remember right . I have recharged the old battery and carried drop tests and found no fault with the battery and it is still holding its charge sitting on my bench so before buying a new battery get the old one tested. __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

15th November 2006, 18:40	#3
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	3 amps is about right this will (or should) drop to next to nothing after 15 or so minutes once the car is locked and goes to sleep The 75 especialy the Diesel put on a really good show when the battery is undercharged, lights flash etc Mine died over a period of a week last year, if your battery is a few years old best get a replacement before the real cold weather arrives

15th November 2006, 18:54	#5
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Halfords do a 4yr guarantee one for £70. I've never known a car so fussy about batteries ..................

15th November 2006, 19:06	#6
Colt 45 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NORTHAMPTON Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Guys, Seem to me best bet is get the battery tested and buy a new one. I am keeping the car for a long time so a decent battery will be on the cards if it fails. Peter

15th November 2006, 19:26	#7
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I have the 2.0 CDT and recently got a NUMAX battery from a company on the internet called TAYNA It was £44 and is guaranteed 3 years Was delivered next day SO far seems to be spot on but with a 3 year warranty, I'm not too worried

15th November 2006, 20:04	#8
Colt 45 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NORTHAMPTON Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just had a look £44.70 and £8.75 for delivery . 3 year guarantee!!! Thanks - looks good to me

16th November 2006, 13:10	#9
confusedone Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: merseyside Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Try Your Local Ats .....i Have A 2.0 Cdt They Checked The Battery For Free And Fitted A New One For 57 Quid Inc Vat With 3 Year Warranty

16th November 2006, 15:15	#10
yorky Newbie Chrysler 300c CRD Lux Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replaced mine from local bullseye motor spares about 2 weeks ago when it failed - came with 3 year guarantee and was £40.00 Car was a Rover 75 CDT 2000 'V'