Post by: AlanHo on March 09, 2016, 20:35:55
This morning I went to the garage to collect the car in order to be the chauffeur to take my wife to visit her sister. I found that the car battery was totally flat. Whilst I dislike visiting my sister in law I was not pleased to find that the car had joined forces.
By flat I mean completely exhausted - the key fob would not open the doors and when I used the key to open the driver's door nothing electrical would come alive.
The battery was completely and utterly fu fu fu fu fu fu flat.
I checked the car to see if anything had been left on - but all light switches were off, the hatch was fully closed - as was the bonnet - and nothing was plugged into the power sockets.
The car was last used 48 hours ago and I was unable to find any reason for the flat battery.
I plugged in my charger and an hour later (late) the car started and ran OK. I had to reset the date and time setting and was surprised to see that the sat-nav had retained the favourites. It is now back in the garage with the trickle charger trickling away overnight - but I am slightly nervous of a repeat performance
Post by: Dazzler on March 09, 2016, 22:28:41
Post by: asathorny on March 09, 2016, 22:31:51
Post by: Dazzler on March 09, 2016, 22:34:39
Didja check the map light UNDER the sun visor :crazy1: :crazy1:
It's only a Kia mate (do they run to such luxuries?) :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: asathorny on March 09, 2016, 22:35:51
Didja check the map light UNDER the sun visor :crazy1: :crazy1:
It's only a Kia mate (do they run to such luxuries?) :rofl: :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :crazy1: :crazy1:
Post by: Shambles on March 09, 2016, 22:43:27
Didja check the map light UNDER the sun visor :crazy1: :crazy1:
It's only a Kia mate (do they run to such luxuries?) :rofl: :rofl:
:laughter: :rofl:
All joking aside, I'm fairly sure those Kia's are equipped with sun visors :snigger:
Post by: AlanHo on March 09, 2016, 22:51:16
Didja check the map light UNDER the sun visor :crazy1: :crazy1:
Yes - I also checked that the car cams (front and back) were off and that the halogen fluid in both headlights were topped to the correct level.
The auto gear lever was in park and the glove box lid was closed
The driver and passenger heated seats were off and the radio was not set to radio Flatulence
I believe that my checks were quite thorough...... :rofl:
Post by: eye30 on March 09, 2016, 22:55:37
Or was the negative, just a little dash of ionised water.....
Post by: wbm00 on March 09, 2016, 23:02:33
The Toyota Auris had a known issue which may be of interest in case it's something Kia aren't aware of as yet: :link: Toyota Auris owners - 12 volt flat batteries - Toyota (http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-auris-owners-12-volt-flat-batteries)
Post by: AlanHo on March 09, 2016, 23:03:05
Lester - you are uncannily right to point out the other side of the coin - an hour without the SIL is pure unadulterated heaven.
Post by: asathorny on March 09, 2016, 23:05:26
I am sure that your battery is not FUBAR, a good trickle charge and get someone to check out that all the doors and tailgate and other battery draining devices are shut/off/closed properly, ya know what you old coffin dodgers are like dontcha :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: FatBoy on March 10, 2016, 01:02:24
Haven't had a recurrence since.
Post by: Phil №❶ on March 10, 2016, 07:26:47
If it was mine, I'd be connecting a multimeter in series and measure the current when parked and locked. If the electric steering is not switching off you will have a blat fattery next day.
Post by: Shambles on March 10, 2016, 08:49:12
There are reports of the MDPS remaining alive for lengthy periods when the key has been removed, resulting in a fart buttery.
Post by: Aussie Keith on March 11, 2016, 01:54:15