For the second time in two days, the light orange immobiliser light on the dashboard has stayed illuminated (or re illuminated, i've not really paid attention) after a cold crank. The engine starts fine, although has taken longer to catch in the extreme cold we've had in the last week or so. The cars manual says that if the light is on whilst driving, the system is running a self test, potentially from a voltage drop.
What are the odds that this recent cold weather has all but finished off the cars battery - it doesn't tend to get much of a run when i'm working at base - 10 mile round trips at most tbh. It'll be getting a few decent runs next week though
So, is this little orange light a signal of impending doom - should I bite the bullet and replace the battery now, or hold out for a while longer?
Another possible symptom parking at home this evening, was the doors unlocked as soon as the engine powered down; i've no idea if this is related, or more random fiat behaviour.
The battery could well be as old as the car (2008 model).
What are the odds that this recent cold weather has all but finished off the cars battery - it doesn't tend to get much of a run when i'm working at base - 10 mile round trips at most tbh. It'll be getting a few decent runs next week though
So, is this little orange light a signal of impending doom - should I bite the bullet and replace the battery now, or hold out for a while longer?
Another possible symptom parking at home this evening, was the doors unlocked as soon as the engine powered down; i've no idea if this is related, or more random fiat behaviour.
The battery could well be as old as the car (2008 model).
