Battery trouble after tracker install, non starter

[JW027]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 21 February 2014 at 08:55

[tonyvan]

the tracker will have its own back up batery, if you leave or allow the main battery to go flat, then you will flatten the tracker one, and its not recharchable.so be aware!!!!

[JW027]

Hi Tony,
Correct hence the reason for the post!

[Adrian W]

Hamilton and Palmer fitted my tracker, an illiterate chimpanzee could have done better, check the wiring , it should take you about two minutes to find the tracker.

[D_G]

Tracker couldn't even tell me if the unit on my car was working when I asked them to check it. I was advised to get a new one fitted or find out when the car is stolen! Muppets

If your battery is at 11.4v then it's not charged and with the fitter having the doors open etc it needs a recharge. If it goes flat then it's either the battery or the tracker is pulling too much current.

Edited by D_G on Wednesday 19th February 21:08

[F.C.]

Sounds like the battery.
Storage and start ups the way you describe will eventually kill a good battery.
best use an "intelligent" trickle charger to keep the battery at its optimum.
Still a good idea to start the engine and warm it through on a regular basis though.

[JW027]

Thanks all I'll fit a new battery this weekend.

Does anyone have a how too guide it seems pretty buried. Access via the floor I guess?!

[mrpbailey]

JW027 said:

Thanks all I'll fit a new battery this weekend.

Does anyone have a how too guide it seems pretty buried. Access via the floor I guess?!

Yep, disconnect from above, drop out through access panel in the floor. Helps with access if you remove rear wheel and arch liner too. Total PITA of a job, will pay someone to do it next time rather than do it myself!

[JW027]

I thought it might be. It looks like I can get the battery exchanged under warrenty so fingers crossed for a result!

[F.C.]

JW027 said:

I thought it might be. It looks like I can get the battery exchanged under warrenty so fingers crossed for a result!

You might want to delete this post, most "warranty" provisions have clauses pointing to "normal use"
and you'd be surprised how many people trawl these forums for such information! (normally for insurance purposes, but you never know)

[JW027]

I wouldn't know how to delete it!