2004 Vauxhall Vectra battery

2004 VAUXHALL VECTRA
1.8L • 2WD • MANUAL
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RAB123
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Battery has no life until jump leads attached, then jumps into life, when jump leads disconnected again no battery life
Apr 24, 2015 at 7:06 AM
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Remove the battery and get it bench charged and then do a load test on it, if it is suspect replace battery, make sure that both battery terminals are clean and tight and fit over the post firmly.
Apr 24, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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RAB123
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Thank you, someone suggested it might be the alternator. Thanks Robert
Apr 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM
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If the battery tests ok, it would be a good idea to get the charge rate tested just to be on the safe side.
Apr 25, 2015 at 6:02 AM
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