I have a 2002 (July) C4S and recently noticed that, if the car is left locked with alarm on for more than about 5/6 days, the battery will hardly turn over the starter motor.
In addition after running the car for 30 mins or so, if I have to stop for a few minutes, it is likely it will hardly turn over again and I have had to push start or jump start it. If it is left for a longer period, say an hour or so, it is not so much of a problem. On one occasion the alarm even went off and I had some difficulty turning it off.
I read somewhere that one problem could be that, although when locking the car the courtesy lights go out, they may still be a source of draining.
Has anyone had similar problems?
?Solutions
In addition after running the car for 30 mins or so, if I have to stop for a few minutes, it is likely it will hardly turn over again and I have had to push start or jump start it. If it is left for a longer period, say an hour or so, it is not so much of a problem. On one occasion the alarm even went off and I had some difficulty turning it off.
I read somewhere that one problem could be that, although when locking the car the courtesy lights go out, they may still be a source of draining.
Has anyone had similar problems?
?Solutions