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Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« on: 11 March 2013, 21:10:31 »
I have been through the power sounder threads but cannot see exact fault that started tonight.

Car left at station all day and only done 5 miles in last week. Came back to car tonight, turned key and high pitched sound started which went off after 10 seconds driving. Drove a couple of miles and switched off ignition, restarted and high pitched sound started again and went off after few seconds of driving car.

Kevin wrote a long analysis on charging issues in 2008 so wondering if failing battery could create this condition.

Views appreciated.
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #1 on: 11 March 2013, 22:13:02 »
Sai?
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #2 on: 11 March 2013, 22:22:04 »
No - definitely alarm type sound
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #3 on: 11 March 2013, 22:23:45 »
Quote from: pscocoa on 11 March 2013, 22:22:04
No - definitely alarm type sound

unplug the power sounder & go from there then ........  :-\
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2013, 00:36:23 »
Deffo power sounder issue - you will find your battery flat at best (same symptoms & result on our Estate) or on fire at worst.  Disconnect powersounder and bin asap :y
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #5 on: 12 March 2013, 10:48:57 »
Hmmm - no problem today so far - could be main car battery on way out - will get it tested
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #6 on: 12 March 2013, 13:47:29 »
The power sounder does sound if the main battery voltage drops too low during cranking.

As a start, I would give the battery an overnight charge to ensure it's fully charged, then follow the maintenance guide to determine if the battery or alternator are defective.

Could also be the power sounder starting to play up, of course. If it's never been touched, I would remove, re-battery it or replace with a new one.
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #7 on: 12 March 2013, 14:54:52 »
thanks Kevin - sounder was replaced about 5/6 years ago with a new one
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #8 on: 12 March 2013, 17:01:24 »
Power sounder is prone to water and weather,i binned mine rather than chance it bursting into flames and no more problems.... :y
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #9 on: 12 March 2013, 17:29:30 »
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 12 March 2013, 17:01:24
Power sounder is prone to water and weather, ....

 ??? It is?  ??? Mine was dusty when I replaced it
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #10 on: 12 March 2013, 20:12:09 »
Quote from: Andy B on 12 March 2013, 17:29:30
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 12 March 2013, 17:01:24
Power sounder is prone to water and weather, ....

 ??? It is?  ??? Mine was dusty when I replaced it
Yep so was mine (+ cobwebs) when I chucked it in the bucket of water ;)
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #11 on: 12 March 2013, 22:39:25 »
Quote from: Andy B on 12 March 2013, 17:29:30
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 12 March 2013, 17:01:24
Power sounder is prone to water and weather, ....

 ??? It is?  ??? Mine was dusty when I replaced it



 Where can I get a new one from.  :y
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #12 on: 12 March 2013, 22:41:03 »
Quote from: kevinp58 on 12 March 2013, 22:39:25
Quote from: Andy B on 12 March 2013, 17:29:30
Quote from: flyer 0712 on 12 March 2013, 17:01:24
Power sounder is prone to water and weather, ....

 ??? It is?  ??? Mine was dusty when I replaced it





 Where can I get a new one from.  :y

A dealer or eBay, bur don't waste your money :)
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #13 on: 12 March 2013, 22:56:56 »
Whe the sounder is taken out do you leave the plug taped up and not conected to anything??  :)
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Re: Power sounder or battery or charging prob
« Reply #14 on: 12 March 2013, 23:48:18 »
Quote from: kevinp58 on 12 March 2013, 22:56:56
Whe the sounder is taken out do you leave the plug taped up and not conected to anything??  :)
:y :y
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