John Higgins
Member
I've been getting "low battery warning" on the dash for the past couple of days so I've been hooking it up to a trickle charger overnight for the past 2 nights.
Battery is reading just under 12.2V with the engine off and is < 18 months old.
Lots of short trips (school runs, grocery store etc.).
Wifey tends to sit listening to the radio with the ACC on / engine off - which no doubt has contributed to the current state.
Alternator appears to be charging at 14V while driving (realizing it's a smart alternator and the charging profile caries with load etc.)
Local parts store guy reported the battery charge as 'low' but mentioned that the starter was drawing 280A on startup.
I was planning on going with a new battery but should I also be concerned about the 280A draw from he starter? Is it a sign of something bad coming my way?
Car has ~80K miles.
Thanks!
Battery is reading just under 12.2V with the engine off and is < 18 months old.
Lots of short trips (school runs, grocery store etc.).
Wifey tends to sit listening to the radio with the ACC on / engine off - which no doubt has contributed to the current state.
Alternator appears to be charging at 14V while driving (realizing it's a smart alternator and the charging profile caries with load etc.)
Local parts store guy reported the battery charge as 'low' but mentioned that the starter was drawing 280A on startup.
I was planning on going with a new battery but should I also be concerned about the 280A draw from he starter? Is it a sign of something bad coming my way?
Car has ~80K miles.
Thanks!
