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Matiz battery keeps discharging

My 2008 Chevrolet Matiz with a gasoline engine is having a weird issue. At 139118 km, the battery keeps dying. Speedometer shows an error, lights are weak and flicker, and there's a stored error code. Starts are weak. I think it's the battery sensor. Anyone seen this before?

A 2008 Chevrolet Matiz is experiencing battery discharge issues, with symptoms including a weak start, flickering lights, and a speedometer error. The problem is suspected to be related to the battery sensor. A similar case was resolved by replacing the sensor, which fixed the electrical issues. The owner plans to take the car to a shop for diagnosis and sensor replacement.

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I had the same problem with my Matiz. I remember I had problems starting it, the lights were going crazy, and the error codes were a pain. Did you check the sensor connections themselves? They might be loose or corroded.

Thanks. I checked the connections, but they look okay. What error code did you get? Was it about the battery sensor, or just a general electrical problem?

It was definitely battery-related, something about low voltage. Honestly, after checking the basics myself I just took it to the shop. Electrical gremlins are a nightmare. They replaced the sensor and it fixed everything.

Got it. I'm taking it to a shop for a diagnosis and sensor replacement. They quoted around 315€. Thanks for confirming it's probably the sensor.

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