307 2.0 hdi 110 losing charge overnight

[1964stan]

Hi can anybody help i have a 2003 307 2.0 hdi rapier 110 there is a fault with starting in the mornings wont turn over and goes dead straight away thought it was a loose terminal nipped them up but still no joy this morning, once i get it started it picks up charge and starts ok rest of the day any ideas people?

[johnboy2124]

hi, i would get your battery and alternator checked out !!

[elmafudd]

Originally Posted by johnboy2124

hi, i would get your battery and alternator checked out !!

i got the same problem on mine now...brand new battery and alternator charging fine...i must have a drain somewhere....

[1964stan]

Also forgot to mention wipers work with key out is this right? Off to the garage now.

[Gibbo]

Originally Posted by 1964stan

Also forgot to mention wipers work with key out is this right? Off to the garage now.

Nope. They should only operate for a few seconds after the key is out to park to the straight up position to allow you to lift the arms and change the blades.

[1964stan]

Found that earth terminal to battery is no good covered in white powder cut it off and replaced it with a 13mm bolt type £1.70 from car spares fingers crossed and see what happens in the morning.

[Stubbo]

Bargain fix if thats what it was

[icepac21]

does that crusting occur if your battery is no good? anyone got any theory why the crusting occurs?

[elmafudd]

Originally Posted by 1964stan

Found that earth terminal to battery is no good covered in white powder cut it off and replaced it with a 13mm bolt type £1.70 from car spares fingers crossed and see what happens in the morning.

So did it start....

[Gibbo]

Originally Posted by icepac21

does that crusting occur if your battery is no good? anyone got any theory why the crusting occurs?

Possibly. Do you keep your terminals protected with copper grease or vaseline?