Hello group, I've been experiencing battery problems over the last week ( see Central Locking Draining Battery post ). Unfortunately, so far no-one has replied.
Is 150mA over the top for parasitic drain on a '94 Rover 214? The driver's central locking doesn't operate, possible jammed linkage; could this cause an excessive drain? the 150mA figure is with the doors unlocked; will try locked tomorrow morning. According to the Haynes manual, some models have a separate fuse for the central locking, although I cannot find one on the vehicle. I haven't yet tried pulling out all the fuses in turn. I wanted to check if the drain is within acceptable limits first before I broach the cold weather.
Tested at the battery supplier, the battery only put out 280A CCA, and was declared a dud. Does the test have to be carried out on a fully charged battery? By definition, if the battery is faulty, it may not be able to hold a charge.
Anyone have any opinions on the Accugard smart charger? Due to disability, I only drive short distances in stop-go traffic, and probably need to charge the battery occasionally.
Thanks for any help. John