What to do if your Micra battery starts to drain?
Check the fuse on the battery terminals check this carefully as they rust and give you a flat battery like fault. If the car has an I-Key you must lock the car or the battery will drain as the car will never shut down.
What kind of battery does a 2005 Micra have?
I have a 2005 Micra 1.2 that runs its battery down over a period of a week if the car is not used. I have eliminated the battery as this has been replaced and the new one has been tested.
Why does my car battery discharge after shutting down the engine?
He has certifications in automation and control technology. When you car battery discharges soon after shutting down the engine, it’s commonly caused by one of three things: Your battery may have reached the end of its service life (often 4 or 5 years). A parasitic drain is depleting battery power.
Why does my car battery drain after I Turn Off the key?
2. Parasitic Drain Parasitic drain is due to components in your vehicle continuing to run after the key is turned off. Some parasitic drain is normal – your battery delivers enough energy to keep things, like your clock, radio presets, and security alarm operational at all times.
Are there any problems with my Nissan Micra?
I have been having some problems with my Nissan Micra (2004). We only purchased it a few months ago, and are beginning to think we have been sold a duff Car. A few days after buying the car the battery was flat, We purchased a new battery, and everything was fine for a few weeks, then the battery was flat again.
How can I flatten my Nissan Micra battery?
Check the interior lights, glove-box light, boot light and engine-bay light (if fitted) to be off – consider removing the bulbs to see if that solves the problem. To flatten a car battery over night, the drain must me at least 1A.
When does the boot light go off on a Nissan Micra?
If your car has a boot light 36Teak then check it does go off when the boot/tailgate closes. If not, the light push/switch probably simply needs adjusting. There are often other sources of current drain that can flatten a battery overnight.
Why is the battery draining on my Micra?
Various electrical items can have a bad earth and be draining the battery. I once found that a car radio was draining a battery flat overnight and also a central locking system and an electric window circuit in other cars. Your Micra probably won’t have those extras, but you see what I mean. It could be anything.