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HDC Fault
Does anyone know why I keep getting this message when I start up in the morning, (HDC Fault System not available). The message disappears after the engine is started and I haven't notice any fault with the vehicle while driving.
Can anyone give me advice on the above.
Thanks
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29th Dec 2009 4:13 pm
wilsonmg
Member Since: 16 Apr 2008
Location: Wigan
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your battery will be low. . . .or on its way out.
the cold mornings will give it a big beating first thing. . .very common when the battery is comming to the end of its life...new battery approx £100. .Still miss my D3
29th Dec 2009 4:14 pm
captain_sugar
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your battery needs loading and in a while replacing.
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29th Dec 2009 4:15 pm
alanwxr
Member Since: 19 Nov 2006
Location: West Yorkshire
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I agree with those replies, had a similar problem, new battery sorted it.
You could spend every night recharging it if you wanted to top it up, but life's too short for me for that!
29th Dec 2009 4:34 pm
pa28pilot
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Ok chaps thanks alot for that info. I am another one that only travells a couple of mile to get to work in the morning so it doesn't give the battery enough time to charge up. Is the battery a sealed unit or can i put deionised water in there and then charge it up to see if it will make a difference. I don't suppose the battery has ever been changed since the cars life as it is approaching five years old but just gone 30K in milage so not to bad after all.Don't be blinkered vision, see the world in colour.
29th Dec 2009 6:41 pm
alanwxr
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I have similar problems with my motorbikes and low mileage. I use an Optimate (don't think they do 'em for cars sadly), just to keep the battery in topped up condition on the bikes
Though I did read on a Toyota MR2 website (wash my mouth out ) that those who only did small mileages in their MR2's used a Maplin solar charger. Not too good overnight I would guess
29th Dec 2009 6:47 pm
pa28pilot
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Battery
Thanks guys sorted out the HDC fault. Replaced the battery bought one from Halfords for a 100 quid, pocket alot lighter now but glad I had it done car runs alot better now.
Thanks
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4th Jan 2010 11:17 pm
dr_neil
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ended up in Halfords tonight as the HDC issue was there this morning, alongside -8degrees in Devon. Can't risk it not starting (took a while on Sunday) so stumped up the £130 for the Bosch battery, including the £4.99 for fitting. Have to say, was the best £4.99 I've spent as it was a to change in the freezing conditions tonight.
Looking forward to easier starting with no warnings tomorrow
4th Jan 2010 11:25 pm
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Did it start then Dr Neil?
5th Jan 2010 2:44 pm
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5th Jan 2010 2:52 pm
Matty 2332
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Mine did the same 12 months ago during winter - at every start up, brief flash of HDC unavailable then gone and no problems. This did not return until 12 months later and the onset of the present cold weather ! I will hang on a little while longer until i decide to replace. I will probably opt for the one on ebay that has been mentioned here previously
5th Jan 2010 5:09 pm
dr_neil
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Disco duck wrote:
Did it start then Dr Neil?
Certainly did. Best it's ever started. No special programmes off message etc
Now all I need to sort out is the FBH. Didn't realise I have one until reading the threads on here. Will try the fuse out reset tomorrow as it doesn't look like I'll be going to the office tomorrow
your battery will be low. . . .or on its way out..
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5th Jan 2010 7:14 pm
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Keeps mine topped up as if it is left for a few days or more I get a HDC fault 2014 D4 XS
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5th Jan 2010 7:35 pm
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The mention of FBH makes me want to That thing has been a in my side for ages
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Does anyone know why I keep getting this message when I start up in the morning, (HDC Fault System not available). The message disappears after the engine is started and I haven't notice any fault with the vehicle while driving.
) that those who only did small mileages in their MR2's used a Maplin solar charger. Not too good overnight I would guess 
to change in the freezing conditions tonight.
That thing has been a 
