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 Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:49 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
Posts: 13077
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Location: England
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Give her chance lol
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:54 am |
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Joined: Mar 03, 2010
Posts: 201
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Location: doncaster south yorkshire
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been a couple of days since fault reported and asking for ideas!!!!
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:17 pm |
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Joined: Oct 19, 2010
Posts: 290
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Location: March, Cambridgeshire
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Lol, cheers Lee, gimme chance Andy! I was asking for ideas but ive only just paid out for brake pads and an MOT so no rush for the battery this month 
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:36 pm |
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Joined: Jan 05, 2011
Posts: 2985
Trade Rating: +36
Location: North Manchester
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I had this, Got new battery and problem solved, By the way leave it too long like I did then eventually car will not start.
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Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2011 2:49 pm |
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Joined: Oct 19, 2010
Posts: 290
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Location: March, Cambridgeshire
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I wont leave it too long, it happens very rarely  thanks 4 heads up though
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:38 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
Posts: 1301
Trade Rating: +4
Location: rochdale
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mine used todo this battery sorted it briefly, turned out the live wire to the fuse box under the bonnet was a bit loose, tightened the bolt problem solved
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:13 am |
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Joined: Oct 19, 2010
Posts: 290
Trade Rating: 0
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
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All earth wires under the hood are fine checked them all yesterday, although battery when tested doesnt seem to be going out... Strange one, warning bleep came up yesterday no lights just a bleep instead of the doors locking and the hazards coming on...
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:57 am |
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Joined: Aug 12, 2010
Posts: 190
Trade Rating: 0
Location: Cornwall, UK
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206s seem to do funny things when battery on the way out. When mine went, there was no warning (previous cars had been sluggish to start or showed battery light, but nothing at all this time). Just went out one morning, and as you said, all the dials did a jig, and in my case the headlights flashed and I got the "bong" sound. Got it jump started and went to the local battery supplier, who tested and said batt was fine - charging well and holding.
Two days later, same thing, again jump started and it was find for rest of the day. Following day, again failed, so I got it tested at another battery supplier, who said it was a very old battery and even though showing good on the test, it was the original in the car (52) and probably on the way out. Changed it and its been fine ever since.
If you look at the battery, it will have a code on it. Google battery codes and it should show you how to use the code to check how old it is. If its getting on (5 yrs is a good average life so long as its always been charged) you might be wise to change it anyway.
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Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:57 am |
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Joined: Oct 19, 2010
Posts: 290
Trade Rating: 0
Location: March, Cambridgeshire
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**UPDATE on my problem**
Right guys i havent changed the battery as of yet (pennys and all) but i am going to go have it checked by garage at some point today or tomorrow, the thing that happened before with the lights and indicators isnt happening anymore or anyless than before but yesterday when i started her up, dials bounced up to where they are meant to be, fuel, rev counter etc but the car had cut out (dials still stayed up as if the car was running :S ) I had to turn the key and hold it for a while longer than usual to get her finally started? Any ideas? Hasnt happened again as i got back in it to come home from where i had gone yesterday and she started fine?
Thanks
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