Battery on way out?

gb153 · 16-04-2012 12:18PM #1

In the last week everytime I start my car I notice that the digital clock has reset itself to midday. Also my interior reading lights don't work. The car starts usually without a problem but sometimes it might take an extra turn or two.

Wondering if this is a sign the battery is on the way out or maybe its just a fuse or two that needs replacing? Its a 00 Avensis 1.6.

Alanstrainor · 16-04-2012 12:22PM

I would have thought the battery would have to be completely dead for the clock to go. But you can start it so that must mean there's still a considerable amount of charge in it.

Sleepy · 16-04-2012 12:48PM

I'd be looking at the power connector feeding into the clock or the clock unit itself.

gb153 · 16-04-2012 02:09PM

Sleepy wrote: »

I'd be looking at the power connector feeding into the clock or the clock unit itself.

That wouldn't explain that why the interior lights aren't working though. Unless its a coincidence that two things went at the same time. I may just have to get it checked out.

Sleepy · 16-04-2012 02:23PM

Could be coming from the same wiring loom?

gb153 · 16-04-2012 02:27PM

Sleepy wrote: »

Could be coming from the same wiring loom?

Ok that would make sense. My electrical knowledge of cars wouldn't be that great. Would this be a relatively simple/inexpensive fix?

Battery on way out?

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