15th November 2021, 07:33
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Doesn't do things by halves
Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.
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Originally Posted by RegalRover
No idea why it died maybe lack of use? Was starting everyday though so strange
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Hi Leyton,
Like all modern cars with a lot of electronics on board, there is a small current constantly drawn from the battery. Some of us have found that it can be a heavier drain than it should be. This shouldn't be a problem if the car is driven regularly, however here are a few tips which you might find useful. - Frequent very short journeys take a heavy toll on the battery. If this is your driving pattern, follow Colvert's advice to use a battery charger. If practical, a smart maintenance charger left connected all the time is the best preventative measure.
- Don't regularly start the engine, run it for a few minutes at idle, then switch off in the belief that this will recharge your battery. It won't! Use a mains powered charger instead.
- When temperatures fall to 10˚or below, make a habit of switching off the heated rear window (it will trigger automatically) unless it's really needed.
Simon
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