Who knows about car batteries?

[madasahatstand]

If you battery has been heavily dishcarged , it might mean that no matter how much you charge it, some of the cells are just buggered, and it won't hold the charge.

If that's the case, you'll need a new battery (obviously).  If you do get a new one, check the date on the battery and go for the newest one of the kind you're after.  That'll mean you'll get the most out of it.

Of course, if there's something causing the battery to discharge, that'll need to be sorted first - otherwise you'll just end up damaging the new one.

Hopefully, the battery isn't damaged - and a good charge will sort it.

Thanks:) 

[taximan007]

A little tip I learned many years ago. If you are going away for a period of time, holiday etc, is to disconnect the battery, not only does this stop it from being drained, but it stops your car from being stolen as well (unless they tow it away).

[barhell]

A little tip I learned many years ago. If you are going away for a period of time, holiday etc, is to disconnect the battery, not only does this stop it from being drained, but it stops your car from being stolen as well (unless they tow it away).

It could be a mechanic car thief who would look under the bonnet?

[madasahatstand]

A little tip I learned many years ago. If you are going away for a period of time, holiday etc, is to disconnect the battery, not only does this stop it from being drained, but it stops your car from being stolen as well (unless they tow it away).

It could be a mechanic car thief who would look under the bonnet?

A second rate mechanic car thief then. The battery is in the boot in this case...lol:)

[barhell]

A little tip I learned many years ago. If you are going away for a period of time, holiday etc, is to disconnect the battery, not only does this stop it from being drained, but it stops your car from being stolen as well (unless they tow it away).

It could be a mechanic car thief who would look under the bonnet?

A second rate mechanic car thief then. The battery is in the boot in this case...lol:)

Thats cheating of the highest order hiding it in the boot.

[madasahatstand]

A little tip I learned many years ago. If you are going away for a period of time, holiday etc, is to disconnect the battery, not only does this stop it from being drained, but it stops your car from being stolen as well (unless they tow it away).

It could be a mechanic car thief who would look under the bonnet?

A second rate mechanic car thief then. The battery is in the boot in this case...lol:)

Thats cheating of the highest order hiding it in the boot.

Yes and it peeved me off no end today when I couldn't find it under the bonnet! The powers of deduction came to fruition though:)

[ifm]

I had a car once with the battery under the rear seats
Don't remember the model but it was pretty odd.

[vegaslover]

Hi mad my car wouldn't start a while ago and the alarm would come on after a while when trying to turn it over. It also made the same bbrrrrr noise. As the car was still under warranty I phoned the garage where i bought it who diagnosed a starter motor fault. This was rubbish(as I suspected, was a new car after all) Phoned my local mechanic and my hadn't shut properly and battery had drain. he gave it a quick charge and it was fine. Sounds as though you may have drained the battery completely. As it wouldn't start after a run may need a battery but prob best to get the alternator checked as well, just in case.

[RichEO]

It was only 2 weeks and the battery went flat?

It was probably on it's way out anyway (or something was discharging it) and now it's been discharged it won't hold a charge very well - and also 20min won't be enough to recharge it.

Get a new battery for £40-50

[madasahatstand]

Yes I'll do that today:)  It's a pain though and I just pray its not the alternator!

[lazaroonie]

out of interest, what kind of car is it ?

[kinboshi]

out of interest, what kind of car is it ?

Probably a beemer...

[TEX FITZ]

also check earth strap is tight, secure

[madasahatstand]

out of interest, what kind of car is it ?

Probably a beemer...

No it's not a beemer. Its one that looks like this -

[madasahatstand]

It was only 2 weeks and the battery went flat?

It was probably on it's way out anyway (or something was discharging it) and now it's been discharged it won't hold a charge very well - and also 20min won't be enough to recharge it.

Get a new battery for £40-50

Done. It cost £40 and I just hope its not the alternator now:) lol  Time will tell!

Thanks for everyones help