Why did my XK8 battery drain after 8 days?
The XK8 is a big car and things like the alarm will use a little power. We were away for 8 days with the car on the drive, and although it started OK I did check out the battery and put it on charge for a couple of hours. Peter.
How does the battery charge on a JAG?
It plugs into a 12v power supply in the boot which works when ignition is off. You can also plug it to the OBD port and it charges that way. I highly recommend them for long term parking at airports. As Jags are so susceptible to problems caused by battery discharge they soon pay for themselves.
Why does my JAG battery drain after 10 days?
As Jags are so susceptible to problems caused by battery discharge they soon pay for themselves. As a sidenote, it will not charge your battery, merely supply enough power to run the alarms which cause the battery to discharge. You can post now and register later.
How many times has a Harley Davidson battery been replaced?
I turned the ignition back off, removed the key and the alarm set properly with key light flashing. Charged the battery up before taking it back to the dealers. This has happened 3 times before – the first time, the battery was replaced even though this wasn’t faulty.
How often does a Harley Davidson battery drain?
Bike is under extended Warranty and they are saying SORRY we can’t fix it! Then they said to get a trickle charger, but I can’t don’t have access to plug it in! It discharges randomly, sometimes its 2 times in a week, sometimes 3 weeks it will stay charged.
What causes a car battery to drain in the morning?
If your alternator has a bad diode, your battery can drain. The bad alternator diode can cause the circuit to charge even when the engine is shut off, and you end up in the morning with a car that won’t start. 5. Extreme Temperature
Why does my car run after the key is turned off?
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.
The XK8 is a big car and things like the alarm will use a little power. We were away for 8 days with the car on the drive, and although it started OK I did check out the battery and put it on charge for a couple of hours. Peter.
What causes a Jaguar XK8 battery to lose charge?
Low temperatures significantly reduce battery output, making things worse. Alarm system uses more power than you may think. Having said all that most XK’s do not suffer as yours has.
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.
As Jags are so susceptible to problems caused by battery discharge they soon pay for themselves. As a sidenote, it will not charge your battery, merely supply enough power to run the alarms which cause the battery to discharge. You can post now and register later.