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Checking Power Consuming Components When Driving



Checking Power Consuming Components When Driving

Fault-tracing information

Condition





The battery may not charge sufficiently on cars with extra components or systems which consume energy when driving. The battery may not have time to charge if many start attempts are made with subsequently short journeys.

Possible source
- Extra equipment which can consume energy.

Fault symptom[s]
- The battery discharges.