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 12:06 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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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 12:07 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 4:02 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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 24, 2015 at 11:02 PM
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