Flat Battery

[mattyaceof]

Got my new vellfire yesterday and already flat battery this morning, I must have left something on but no idea what, anyone know what needs flicking off when I leave the car overnight? Thanks

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, mattyaceof said:

Got my new Vellfire yesterday and already flat battery this morning, I must have left something on but no idea what, anyone know what needs flicking off when I leave the car overnight? Thanks

 

Mood lighting is difficult to detect when left on low, especially during the day.

Any additional driving lights ?

 

Most items are wired through the ignition, or should be, so check any after-market gizmos.

 

Also there is a good chance your battery was in poor condition, or charge, when you bought the van.

 

Get the battery tested at Halfords or Kwik Fit, under load.

 

Check your battery lead connections at both end of both leads.

 

Keep your battery fully charged at all times, especially in the winter months. A smart charger is recommended.

[Picasso]

If bought from a dealer these cars sit around for a long time before they are sold so the batteries dont get charged up they tend to jump start them when its sold  and it does the battery no good as roger says get the battery tested but get it charged first as you wont get a good test done with out it being fully charged more likely be a battery problem 

[mattyaceof]

4 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

Mood lighting is difficult to detect when left on low, especially during the day.

Any additional driving lights ?

 

Most items are wired through the ignition, or should be, so check any after-market gizmos.

 

Also there is a good chance your battery was in poor condition, or charge, when you bought the van.

 

Get the battery tested at Halfords or Kwik Fit, under load.

 

Check your battery lead connections at both end of both leads.

 

Keep your battery fully charged at all times, especially in the winter months. A smart charger is recommended.

Great it has a dashcam front and back hardwired in, the screen for that goes off when the electrics are off so probs not that, i'll get it charged and see to that, i'll be driving it everyday once it's charged fully so if the batteries good on a test will I need a charger or is that a good backup plan just incase? Thanks

[MonsterS]

Make sure the dash is wiredto the cig lighter.