Vauxhall Vectra flat battery

Car: Vauxhall Vectra
Variant: 1.8 16 v
Model Year: 1999
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
ive just fitted a new stereo on my wifes vectra and within 20 minutes of fitting it the battery was completely flat,ive charged it up and my wife said it was ok,however she says the car took its time starting today.. is this anything to do with stereo?,have i pulled any wires out fitting stereo etc ?... thankyou..
Posted: Nov 3, 2010 (14 years ago)
Probably just a coincidence , if wired up correctly shouldn't affect / drain battery .Maybe your battery is on it's last legs and not retaining a charge due to weak cells .
Posted Nov 4, 2010 (14 years ago)
YEAH THANKYOU... i thought so too i will see how it goes in a few days. its been ok today too...
Posted Nov 4, 2010 (14 years ago)
Thanks for update , fingers crossed thats all it was .
Posted Nov 5, 2010 (14 years ago)

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