GaryJ79
Member
Hey guys,
I know this is a common issue, however no other thread has details the same as my problem .
OK, so my PAS light came on a couple of weeks ago and I thought I'd play it by ear as it was fine once I did a restart and didn't come back for 3 or so weeks. So the last few days it has started to fault more regularly. I hit the sport mode button as I know it changes the amount of power assistance and it hasn't faulted once in around 30 miles where as it faulted 3-4 times in the 20 miles prior. From what I have read the issue could be battery related as I have a little FM transmitter/USB charger which shows battery voltage when you plug it in. It can read as low as low 12.x and the highest I've ever seen it is 13.7. If I am doing a few short start/stop trips it shows low and higher after a 20 mile or so drive. Anyway to my limited knowledge I would assume that the alternator is doing it's job but the battery needs replacing and is likely getting worse with time and causing this PAS issue. I'm guessing with sport mode on it isn't as hard on the battery as the power assistance is less. Any advice or opinions welcome.
Tah..
I know this is a common issue, however no other thread has details the same as my problem .
OK, so my PAS light came on a couple of weeks ago and I thought I'd play it by ear as it was fine once I did a restart and didn't come back for 3 or so weeks. So the last few days it has started to fault more regularly. I hit the sport mode button as I know it changes the amount of power assistance and it hasn't faulted once in around 30 miles where as it faulted 3-4 times in the 20 miles prior. From what I have read the issue could be battery related as I have a little FM transmitter/USB charger which shows battery voltage when you plug it in. It can read as low as low 12.x and the highest I've ever seen it is 13.7. If I am doing a few short start/stop trips it shows low and higher after a 20 mile or so drive. Anyway to my limited knowledge I would assume that the alternator is doing it's job but the battery needs replacing and is likely getting worse with time and causing this PAS issue. I'm guessing with sport mode on it isn't as hard on the battery as the power assistance is less. Any advice or opinions welcome.
Tah..