4 replies to this topic

[bella4017]

Hi, the thing is the battery on my mini keeps going flat, have taken it to electrical specialists and it's not the battery or the alternator they are working fine. I'll drive the car for a couple of days then even after just leaving it off for half an hour i will go back and the battery will be flat. HELP thanks!

[charie t]

Hi, the thing is the battery on my mini keeps going flat, have taken it to electrical specialists and it's not the battery or the alternator they are working fine. I'll drive the car for a couple of days then even after just leaving it off for half an hour i will go back and the battery will be flat. HELP thanks!

doubt its flat, more likely to be the starter

[jamesmpi]

Check all your earth points, particulary in your engine bay

[bella4017]

Hi, the thing is the battery on my mini keeps going flat, have taken it to electrical specialists and it's not the battery or the alternator they are working fine. I'll drive the car for a couple of days then even after just leaving it off for half an hour i will go back and the battery will be flat. HELP thanks!

doubt its flat, more likely to be the starter

It's not the starter, well i don't think - when I take the battery out and charge it manually - it starts straight away :\

[bromatt]

Take it back to your auto electrical guy and get them to test the draw when the car is at a standstill (ie keys out). If its an MPI the chances are you have a relay that is stuck energised somewhere.

Edited by bromatt, 29 May 2012 - 10:03 AM.