Mrs David6214 can't be persuaded to drive a dolomite full time and instead prefers a mini cooper (the old shape / proper one). She graduated from a 1991 RSP cooper (beautifully restored by a combination of me (a little) and lillywhiyes garage (a lot) to the current ride, a 1999 mini 1.3i.
Its a tidy motor but in the last few days has developed a problem.
The car starts, drives 5 miles, stereo makes funny noises so gets turned off. Car is then parked, turned off, restarted and driven 5 miles home. Next time SWiMBO tries to start the car it isn't interested. In car Volt meter shows 9V.
I charge the battery, blame short journeys and off she pops. stereo starts making funny noises, car is parked and won't start. Volt meter shows 9V.
David6214 recovery is called and I duly raid the dolly for a battery and set off.
Phone rings, the mini now has 13v showing, starts and drives fine. Get home, car is parked, won't start, flat battery.
New battery fitted today (I don't mean new, just new to her) stereo lights up but has not sound. (I don't need advice on the stereo, I'm just adding it in incase its relevant)
My assumption - dying battery, it only started because it recharged itself a little whilst switched off, but I wondered if there is any other explanation.....
So whilst I am puzzling it, SWiMBO suggests I ask my 'imaginary friends'....thats you guys!
_________________ Previous owner of 42 Dolomite shaped vehicles, 14 Sprints, 12 1850s, 8 1500s, 3 V8s, 3 Toledos and 2 SEs
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