Citroen Xsara battery drain - its a toughie for you

Car: Citroen Xsara
Variant: HDI
Model Year: 2006

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

After having a new battery and alternator fitted on my Citroen xsara piccaso 1.6 petrol 2006.
Every time I get in car I have to jump start it.

Posted: Nov 27, 2023 (11 months ago)

Tony

Points: 1

Have you checked the battery voltage after lying overnight and charged the new battery fully after being flat Have you checked the alternator charging rate under load , What is the reading of both battery and alternator ?

Posted Nov 28, 2023 (11 months ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,685

Replying to post by whittingehame:
Have you checked the battery voltage after lying overnight and charged the new battery fully after being flat Have you checked the alternator charging rate under load , What is the reading of both battery and alternator ?

Battery showing fully charged. Alternator kicking out 14.3v

Posted Nov 28, 2023 (11 months ago)

Tony

Points: 1

I wish I had a pound for every customer who told me " my battery is fully charged , it's showing 12v " , wrong . If any weak / dud cells which will show under a load test , it wont hold a charge . You need to check for a parasitic drain , Check ALL earths and battery terminals

Posted Nov 28, 2023 (11 months ago)

whittingehame

Points: 38,685

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