Weird occurences........drama queen again!

[silverback mike]

I've never had a drama queen like this one I've owned loads of Tvr's but this one is definitely a 'character'

Prior so sale, I'm just poking around tinkering as it's been pretty good of late. So, after a gentle jet wash she's off on a tantrum again.

The interior light didn't extinguish, and yes, a TVR with a working interior light I didn't know this, so returned to a completely dead car, cue gymnastics getting the battery out, re-charged then more gymnastics to re-connect. Fired up, lovely....

Four days later I return, (After taking the interior light fuse out until I do a full electrical check to see where the drain is) and the fecker is dead again.

My question is, could this actually be a degrading battery?

Oh, and also, the electric windows now work with no ignition key. I can't remember if this happened before, has anyone experienced this phenomenon?

I've decided I'm too busy for this malarkey so I'll fix it then get my rear in something that I can use daily. I'll probably return, but I'll be interested to hear any other electrical 'characteristics'

[Discopotatoes]

Might be the door switch

[QBee]

My windows work without the key.
And the interior light can drain the battery that quick.
I agree, check the door switches.
Batteries last 5-6 years in regular use - when did you last change yours?
After charging, check the voltage with a multimeter. If not 12.5+ volts, battery probably on the way out.

[silverback mike]

Can't believe I didn't think of that losing my touch!!

That would make sense with water ingress, and also wouldn't be affected by removal of the fuse to the interior light......

I'll have a root around and buy two more I think, can't harm can it! Unless they are extortionate amounts, like the wiper motor!!!

[jojackson4]

Pull them out and blow them clear before you buy some

[silverback mike]

QBee said:

My windows work without the key.
And the interior light can drain the battery that quick.
I agree, check the door switches.
Batteries last 5-6 years in regular use - when did you last change yours?
After charging, check the voltage with a multimeter. If not 12.5+ volts, battery probably on the way out.

Thanks Chaps, I'll replace the switches. The battery is 4 years old however the car has probably done 400 miles in 4 years so not a well used battery and I guess they can de-grade.

Before tirades of abuse I did nearly all of those miles this year. Previous owner had it for 19 years in a heated room used to service it and look at it, driving approximately 100 miles a year never in the wet....I'm sure there's a medical condition for that

[Discopotatoes]

A battery should be used so 4 years of little use it could be on its way out

[silverback mike]

Thanks Disco, I'll replace the battery and door switches and see how the old girl gets on from there.....

Just had a look at your profile. I like the cut of your jib. Twin turbo. Nice one, nuts but nice one

[QBee]

Check the battery first. If duff, it won't hold its 12+ volts

[silverback mike]

I'm off tomorrow so I'll pull the switches out, clean the contacts and have a fiddle with the battery....

Thanks again chaps.

[macdeb]

Bloody 'ell fire! Mike AND Richard on same post after so long.
Good to see you back guys.

[Discopotatoes]

Thanks Mac I've been a bit busy of late.

[silverback mike]

Hi Mac, same here, hibernation