how long does battery last?

[LiamV6]

I left my Vee for about 7 days and although it started right away it didnt sound that strong. It was very cold and wet though.

Does the tracker drain it quickly?

whats the longest you have gone between blasts in your GT VEE?

Liam

 

[jay]

is a tracker fitted as standard?

 

[® Andy]

is a tracker fitted as standard?

Yep on all UK Vees ... tho' I wouldn't expect it to be a big current draw. Reckon it sits there doing nothing much until it detects motion whilst the ignition is off.

Would expect the main alarm to system to be more of a current draw given the ultrasonics.

 

[john]

I've left mine for between 2-3 months over the winter with the alarm set and it started with no problems.

 

[John V6]

Mine has lasted a max of 4 weeks then alarm goes off at 3 in the morning.

Try and sort that out at that time. !!!!!!!!!

 

[137699]

How old is your Vee - the original battery in my vee had to be replaced at 4 years after it got a bit sluggish to start if left for a few days.

I replaced it with a Bosch one from Costco. Not the one listed for the Clio v6, but actually the version listed for the Laguna V6 as it was a more powerful unit. Plus it only costed about £35 inc VAT and is a DIY job to change.

 

[John V6]

4 years old.

 

[LiamV6]

mines only young, 1 year and 4K miles. might have been ok, just my hearing.

 

[rustedandrotten]

Just thought that I would have a look to see how long the original batteries last. As my battery has started to play up a bit I thought I would change it, amazingly mine still has its original battery on! :bow: (manufactured 20/11/04!!) and I was wondering if any one else has managed as long??

 

[Duncan]

Blimey Simon, that's got to be up there with the longest!

 

[ed_harland]

I've left mine for between 2-3 months over the winter with the alarm set and it started with no problems.

Likewise

 

[® Andy]

I've still got my original battery too ... 2005 registered but 2004 manufactured. It's not 100% and so in the past when I've left it over a month it's been rather sluggish to start. Gives me "an excuse" to drive it regularly, even over the Winter .

 

[clarkeeuk99]

I found that a good strong battery has lasted me 4 months in the past with the car just sitting in the garage. A slightly sluggish start, but usually works!

 

[rustedandrotten]

The old one was still giving it the beans but stood for a couple of weeks and it was decidedly lack lustre, Sunday even after a couple of hours trickle charge it was having none of it in the starting department, admittedly it was around 3 Deg C and had been bloody cold, new one was like lightening and instant life so will keep the old one as a matter of pride!! It has earned its retirement doing some 'light' duties on the lead lamp! :bow:

 

[DaveL485]

My 21 will last literally months on a good battery.

My 172 wont even turn over after 2 weeks.

Go figure!

 

[AcidV6]

Could be the starter motor - they are prone to failing