Mini Paceman additional battery alarm issue

That sounds eerily familiar! I had a similar issue with my Mini Countryman, although my mileage was higher. The alarm system started acting up, and I kept getting weird errors. Did you perform a battery check? It could be a simple battery problem, especially if the battery is the original one. Think of it like this: a weak battery is like a tired runner trying to power a whole race - it just can't keep up with the demand when the alarm system kicks in.

That sounds eerily familiar! I had a similar issue with my Mini Countryman, although my mileage was higher. The alarm system started acting up, and I kept getting weird errors. Did you perform a battery check? It could be a simple battery problem, especially if the battery is the original one. Think of it like this: a weak battery is like a tired runner trying to power a whole race - it just can't keep up with the demand when the alarm system kicks in.

Thank you for your reply. You mention performing a battery check. Can you elaborate on what that entails, or what specific things I should look for? Is it something I can do myself, or does it require specialized equipment?

Thank you for your reply. You mention performing a battery check. Can you elaborate on what that entails, or what specific things I should look for? Is it something I can do myself, or does it require specialized equipment?

Well, I wouldn't say it's something you have to do yourself. When I say 'battery check,' I mean a proper test of the battery's voltage and capacity. You can use a multimeter, but honestly, for something like this, I'd recommend taking it to a workshop. They have the right equipment to properly diagnose a battery problem and rule out other potential causes. In my case, it turned out to be a faulty cell in the battery. Best to get a system diagnosis to be sure.

Well, I wouldn't say it's something you have to do yourself. When I say 'battery check,' I mean a proper test of the battery's voltage and capacity. You can use a multimeter, but honestly, for something like this, I'd recommend taking it to a workshop. They have the right equipment to properly diagnose a battery problem and rule out other potential causes. In my case, it turned out to be a faulty cell in the battery. Best to get a system diagnosis to be sure.

Thank you for the information. I performed a system diagnosis at the workshop, and as suspected, it was indeed a battery problem. They replaced the car battery, and the alarm system is now functioning correctly. The repair cost was 330€. Everything is working as it should.

Thank you for the information. I performed a system diagnosis at the workshop, and as suspected, it was indeed a battery problem. They replaced the car battery, and the alarm system is now functioning correctly. The repair cost was 330€. Everything is working as it should.