Yet another "cold weather" related issue......:(

[Parisien]

Yes, I've the lack of use/colder morning issue noted in the "Aaaarggghh" thread with my 300ce, the drip from front windscreen on my 200TE on another thread, and on the last few mornings have noticed a flashing demister light when turned on (rear tail glass doesn't clear), according to the handbook the battery isn't getting charged properly or too much drain on it ( so its not allowed to work), yet only demister switched on.


The car starts first time every time, nothing else of note electrically with it.


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[Parisien]

Just bumping this "blinking" problem, any suggestions?

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[LostKiwi]

You need to measure the battery voltage to see what it's getting. It should be 14-14.5v

 

[Parisien]

Will do, will ask my mechanic to check when hes next under the bonnet.

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[Parisien]

Ok, so was getting a few other bits done to the 300ce, asked my guy to remove and clean/dry the distributor cap, checked and cleaned contacts too, then sprayed in the silicone grease, put all back on, its quite an awkward job!

Car started first time, off I went, 3 miles up the road as I came to a junction and the revs dropped, it cut out again.

Tried restarting it, after 4/5 attempts the engine wouldn't turn over at all, waited another 30 mins, started again first time and I drove the 4 miles further to home..........more suggestions guys??!!



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