Sounds like the battery just needs a charge Mercky.
As for the battery, why doesn't the uprated alternator take care of it?
Yeah, I know.If you want full S/S functionality, you're going to have to shell out for a new battery.
The cigar lighter digi voltmeter arrived in the post this morning.
We were out this afternoon, so I kept an eye on the voltage as we drove along, and when stopped with S/S in operation.
Results so far show that when running, the voltage sits solidly at 14.2volts, but as S/S comes in, it drops steadily over about 20secs to 12.2volts when the engine self-starts and the voltage goes back up immediately to 14.2volts.
So there we are then, a result. Battery is in need of replacement because it can't maintain enough oomph.
Stating the bleedin' obvious eh?
Mick.
The cigar lighter digi voltmeter arrived in the post this morning.
We were out this afternoon, so I kept an eye on the voltage as we drove along, and when stopped with S/S in operation.
Results so far show that when running, the voltage sits solidly at 14.2volts, but as S/S comes in, it drops steadily over about 20secs to 12.2volts when the engine self-starts and the voltage goes back up immediately to 14.2volts.
So there we are then, a result. Battery is in need of replacement because it can't maintain enough oomph.
Stating the bleedin' obvious eh?
Mick.
It would be quite interesting to know if any early cars with stop start on a 500 are still on their original battery without experiencing problems and it is still operating correctly?
I know it's not just a Fiat problem and is a flaw in the stop start system that battery manufacturers haven't produced a decent solution, but I guess they are not going to try too hard if they can sell more batteries?
When did Fiat first introduce the system was it 2008 or 2009? Any cars of that era still have a good working stop start on their original batteries?
I don't know for sure but I would imagine stopping and restarting is less fuel efficient?
Yes, thank you for suggesting this device. Very interesting.There you go. Exactly what mine did before battery replacement solved the issue.
This is the thing that puzzles me.You'd think after 5 years of producing SS they'd have got it right! Mind you if recent denials are anything to go by it's no suprise.
i am non ss and i am on my third battery since 2010 = )It would be quite interesting to know if any early cars with stop start on a 500 are still on their original battery without experiencing problems and it is still operating correctly?
I know it's not just a Fiat problem and is a flaw in the stop start system that battery manufacturers haven't produced a decent solution, but I guess they are not going to try too hard if they can sell more batteries?
When did Fiat first introduce the system was it 2008 or 2009? Any cars of that era still have a good working stop start on their original batteries?
i am non ss and i am on my third battery since 2010 = )
my first 2 batteries were fiat supplied rubbish (at least i didnt pay for them) my third battery is bosch with higher AH's so far so good. I have 9 months left with that battery before it runs out of warranty so if it decides to fail lets hope it does before september 2015 = )You've a fault then, as you shouldn't be needing a battery every 15 months, even if it is a cheap nasty one.
It would be quite interesting to know if any early cars with stop start on a 500 are still on their original battery without experiencing problems and it is still operating correctly?
I know it's not just a Fiat problem and is a flaw in the stop start system that battery manufacturers haven't produced a decent solution, but I guess they are not going to try too hard if they can sell more batteries?
When did Fiat first introduce the system was it 2008 or 2009? Any cars of that era still have a good working stop start on their original batteries?
That could be the way forward for me and many others.I can certainly notice a difference in consumption for the first 15-30 miles (in otherwise identical circumnstances) if the car has been standing for a week or more. Someone (UFI I think) once reported getting a near 20% improvement in short-term economy by precharging the battery.
I have one of the very first (Mar 2010) cars with the standard-fit S/S; it always has, and still does, work perfectly (I've been careful with my battery); but I rather suspect this winter will be its last. In fairness, I should add that my typical journey profile does not often make use of the S/S capability, so my battery has led a much easier life than someone using it regularly in a congested City.
It will be interesting to see whether this extend the battery life at all?
If it's a 2011 town car and it still works perfectly, then it already has! There are folks here having problems with newer cars than yours that have likely been left with a discharged battery for a significant period.
It will also have helped your fuel consumption a little. I've coined the term 'nano hybrid' to describe the act of precharging the car in this way each night.
I know it was mentioned previously but is it ok to charge battery in situ, ie, still connected?