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Low Battery Shut Down

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Washwipe

Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169

Low Battery Shut Down

When listening to the radio with the engine off, you get the message after a while saying " Battery Low Will Shut Down in Three Mins" or words to that effect.
Today I am getting this message as soon as I try to start the engine immediately after getting in

Plugged in the Ctek to see if it resolves it, currently starting ok, no signs of sluggishness

3rd Jan 2016 1:36 pm

Sloss

Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
Posts: 1691

If you tend to do short journeys with lights, heater, rear window etc on then the alternator will struggle to keep the battery charged.

Remember you take a lot out all at once with the starter but the alternator needs time and as it charges it tails off too.

An overnight charge is a good thing in these circumstances

Stew,

2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG

3rd Jan 2016 5:12 pm

motolite

Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
Posts: 931

I'm averaging 250km a week and find the same message popping up. As @Sloss advised, an o'night charge with the Ctek is the solution

3rd Jan 2016 5:37 pm

Washwipe

Member Since: 19 Apr 2013
Location: Bucks Oxon Herts Border
Posts: 3169

Thanks to both, Ctek is currently half way through its cycle so will see what it's like tomorrow.

3rd Jan 2016 5:53 pm

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