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Leaf Battery Draining Quickly

My 2015 Nissan Leaf electric battery is draining quickly. It has 147101 km on it. I'm getting a speedometer error message, weak, flickering lights, and an error code. It also feels weak when starting. Could this be complete battery failure?

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ellalion4

Sounds familiar. I had similar symptoms on my 2018 Volvo XC60. Turned out to be a defective battery sensor causing a parasitic drain. Have you checked the battery terminals for corrosion or loose connections? What's the error code?

manuelwolf7 (Author)

I will check the battery terminals for corrosion. But can a defective sensor really cause such a heavy battery discharge? Where exactly is the sensor located in the Leaf?

ellalion4

Yes, a faulty sensor can definitely cause excessive battery drain by providing incorrect data to the BMS, leading to over-discharging or preventing proper charging. The sensor's location varies, but given the symptoms, I strongly suggest having it diagnosed professionally at a reputable shop. It cost me around 315€ to repair it.

manuelwolf7 (Author)

Thank you very much for your advice! I appreciate you sharing your experience. I'll take it to a workshop to get it checked as soon as possible. Seems like the battery sensor is the most likely culprit.

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