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matteoblitz1

Insignia Undervoltage Warnings

I'm having trouble with my 2017 Vauxhall Insignia gasoline engine, which has about 220k km on the clock. Recently, I've been getting undervoltage warnings, and the car is starting poorly. Various systems seem to be failing intermittently, and the lights are weak or flickering. Sometimes the battery feels weak when starting. I've checked the battery terminals, and they seem fine. Any ideas?

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robertsmith95

I had a similar issue with my Insignia, though it's a diesel. Those symptoms sound very familiar! Did you check the battery health itself? A weak battery can cause all sorts of weird electrical problems. It might also be a problem with the charging system, like the alternator not doing its job properly. Has the battery voltage been checked?

matteoblitz1 (Author)

Thanks for the quick reply! No, I haven't checked the battery voltage or health specifically. How would I go about doing that? And if it's the charging system, is there a way to test that without taking it to a mechanic?

robertsmith95

Well, you can use a multimeter to check the battery voltage. There are plenty of tutorials online; it's quite straightforward. However, those symptoms are quite worrying. In my case, the faulty battery was the culprit. If you are not too confident with electrics, it would be best to get it checked by a workshop. It could save you a lot of headache. It's worth the peace of mind!

matteoblitz1 (Author)

Thanks a lot for the advice! I took it to a workshop, and you were spot on – the battery was heavily discharged and defective. They replaced it for 290€, and now everything's working perfectly. Really appreciate the help!

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