11 replies to this topic

[cripit]

hi everyone
I went out to my mini the other morning and the battery was flat even though the night before it was fine. ive tested the battery and alternator and there fine, but my battery is still losing charge
does anyone have any ideas
cheers andy

[Bungle]

charge the battery and leave it disconnected for a few days then try it again

if its flat its got to be the battery

if it has power and starts your mini it must be the mini's wiring

if it's the mini wiring get back to me and i can talk you through some tests

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Check engine earth strap is in good condition, and clean around where it bolts up. This could prevent efficient charging. Worth a try!

[cripit]

i will try the earth strap tomorrow but the battery is brand new and is the uprated one
cheers

[cripit]

i will try the earth strap tomorrow but the battery is brand new and is the uprated one
cheers

[cripit]

i will try the earth strap tomorrow but the battery is brand new and is the uprated one
cheers

[dandaz]

Hi

Be gentle with me......

Why has the positive got a screw isn't it ,is it a special battery or just a mini battery?

cripit the battery is draining , do what they say....

[Bungle]

do you mean the screw in the top of the terminal ?

it stops the battery terminal jumping off the battery

[philc]

could have a short somewhere, could also be a faulty battery

[Matt]

it got water in it??

[cripit]

the battery hasnt got a screw in the top of the terminal and the battery was fine this morning and i havernt done anything to it yet yeah the water is fine and its the second battery ive put on it to be sure its not that

[Bungle]

the screw was a separate question from someone high jacking your topic