Bought a new, heavy duty battery earlier this year, but a combination of me not using the car much and a few stints in the garage means it's already gone flat 3 or 4 times.
It went flat again this week in a coupe of days (the alarm triggered the hazard lights and it just flashed itself to death) so I pulled the battery out of the car on Saturday evening and started charging it. Put it back and tried to start the car yesterday about 11 but it wouldn't even attempt to turn. Put the battery back on the charger.
Tried again this morning and I had enough juice to work the central locking, but again just clicking when I tried to start it. Checked the voltage and it was about 10.5V.
It's back on the charger again. The charger started at about 15A then went to 10A where it stayed throughout yesterday and today. The battery is warm but not hot to the touch, with an occasional bubble. No bulging. It's a no-maintenence battery.
I will be scrapping the car this month (anyone want an H-reg cav for the parts - got a good engine and new petrol tank?) but I have a couple of things i need it for first. I don't want to buy a new battery if I don't have to - does it sound like mine will charge or should I give up and head off to Halfords?
Thanks Liz