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Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
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Hi all,
I had to jump start the Disco the other day. It had been left for a week with the blackvue on and the battery couldn't handle it. Got it started no problem but the yellow engine management light is on now. I have left the car to go to sleep but it is still on. Do I need s dealer visit to get it switched off? Is the battery just a coincidence?
been on a long run today so there should be plenty of charge there now.
thanks for any advice!  Bri
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
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It can take several hours of driving to recharge the battery. Best to get in on charge for a day or so Duncan
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| 7th Dec 2013 7:58 pm |
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Clubber
Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
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Thanks Dunc,
I took a spin to Leicester yesterday (2.5 hours) which seemed to do the trick. I got in this morning and everything is fine again.
Thanks for the reply though! Bri
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| 8th Dec 2013 3:17 pm |
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outofyorkshire
Member Since: 27 Apr 2009
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It can take 8 hours driving to fully charge a flat battery  a good charge is what is needed as Dunc says Cheers Ian
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| 8th Dec 2013 6:31 pm |
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bammmy
Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
Location: Manchester
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It had been left for a week with the blackvue on
What is the blackvue (genuine question)???
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| 9th Dec 2013 9:02 am |
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Clubber
Member Since: 11 Aug 2008
Location: Teesside
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Blackvue is an aftermarket camera mounted on the windscreen.
See here as an example; there are different models available: http://www.hids4u.co.uk/blackvue-black-box...r300g.html
I have it hard wired to the car via a fuse and therefore is a constant drain on the battery since it is powered all the time.
I've bought the "Power Controller" box which senses the voltage dropping on the battery and switches off the camera once it drops to a pre-set value. Hopefully this should prevent future issues. Bri
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| 9th Dec 2013 10:29 am |
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bammmy
Member Since: 12 Jan 2013
Location: Manchester
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Cheers clubber.
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| 9th Dec 2013 10:37 am |
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