Starting issues
7 answers
Les
It may depend on how long you're leaving it. I have had a problem once, which I can put down to having the doors and boot open for a considerable time and also short journeys during Covid lock downs.
Although there is a solar trickle charger available, I don't have one and have landes back at the airport at silly am in the middle of Scottish winter after 3 weeks away and the car has started no problem.
To sum up, if the car is used on a reasonably regular basis the, like most people, you will have no problems.
James
It may depend on how long you're leaving it. I have had a problem once, which I can put down to having the doors and boot open for a considerable time and also short journeys during Covid lock downs.
Although there is a solar trickle charger available, I don't have one and have landes back at the airport at silly am in the middle of Scottish winter after 3 weeks away and the car has started no problem.
To sum up, if the car is used on a reasonably regular basis the, like most people, you will have no problems.
Thanks for the info, I travel less than 3000 a year and probably use the car a few days a week mostly for shory journeys.
Les
Thanks for the info, I travel less than 3000 a year and probably use the car a few days a week mostly for shory journeys.
My current C-HR is 21 months old and only 9000 miles on it so, I'm not a massive user either. If you're worried about it then, as I say, there is a solar charger that you sit on your dashboard but, unless you've had any problems already, you probably don't need it.
James
My current C-HR is 21 months old and only 9000 miles on it so, I'm not a massive user either. If you're worried about it then, as I say, there is a solar charger that you sit on your dashboard but, unless you've had any problems already, you probably don't need it.
Thanks for your help.
James
Sorry for my ignorance but is it easy to attach the leads to the battery if the solar panel sits on the dash board. Plugging into the cigarette lighter I think i can manage
Les
Sorry for my ignorance but is it easy to attach the leads to the battery if the solar panel sits on the dash board. Plugging into the cigarette lighter I think i can manage
Found this on Google search, it would be straightforward-
It's very simple, you connect the solar panel to your (E)OBD connector within your vehicle, let your solar panel sit on the dashboard or underneath a large glass window to collect sunlight. If the blue LED is flashing, it is working and charging your battery from the inside of your car.
Leonard Metcalfe
It may depend on how long you're leaving it. I have had a problem once, which I can put down to having the doors and boot open for a considerable time and also short journeys during Covid lock downs.
Although there is a solar trickle charger available, I don't have one and have landes back at the airport at silly am in the middle of Scottish winter after 3 weeks away and the car has started no problem.
To sum up, if the car is used on a reasonably regular basis the, like most people, you will have no problems.
I agree with the above comments
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James
I am concerned about many reports about the car not starting if left for a short time.
Some say buy a bigger battery others say buy a battery booster, is this really necessary ?.