My HSV Clubsport

[losh1971]

Those round window things are not a good gauge of battery health unfortunately.

 

[HSV-Paul]

Those round window things are not a good gauge of battery health unfortunately.

Yeah well it's performance prob indicates that lol

 

[vr304]

The last battery I replaced in my car was still showing good on that window indicator thing but was completely dead, couldn’t even jump start the car with that battery that’s how dead it was lol

 

[chrisp]

The last battery I replaced in my car was still showing good on that window indicator thing but was completely dead, couldn’t even jump start the car with that battery that’s how dead it was lol

Yep, those indicators are measuring two things. The ‘recharge’/‘okay’ is simply the specific density of the electrolyte in the battery. The ‘replace’ is a measure of the height of the electrolyte. So, ‘replace’ means the battery has low electrolyte (dried out). But the indicator is only in one cell. The other five cells don’t have indicators so one of them could have failed but the indicator will say the battery is ‘okay’.

Also, it's not uncommon for an ‘intercell connection’ to fail. They are simply a spot weld connecting the adjoining cells in series. Vibration and mechanical jarring can break those welds at times - and instant ‘flat’ battery. The indicator won’t detect that either.

 

[HSV-Paul]

OK another second hand 700CCA with a 3 month warranty in the car. No difference, and not convinced a brand new will be any different. Started fine and just been round the big block (few ks at least). Stability control keeps switching itself off and on and in turn throws the 'check engine' screen, but scanner finds no codes. Reset anyway and the stability comes back on. Then I'll give it a bit and it'll go off and moan like a little girl the car is...lol

 

[HSV-Paul]

Indicator stalk works a treat tho...lol

 

[losh1971]

Check the switch is plugged in properly.

 

[Skylarking]

What are bills?

The things you hand over at the post office because of the things you got in the mail

 

[afstruct]

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I so need a couple of those T shirts !!!
Guessing my my missus would say you should wear one 24/7 !!!!

 

[HSV-Paul]

Check the switch is plugged in properly.

Works a treat - works well...