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Mini Roadster Diesel Battery Issues

I'm experiencing some issues with my 2013 Mini Roadster diesel. It has about 53047 km. The car battery seems weak when starting, and the lights flicker sometimes. Could this be a defective car battery sensor causing low voltage? I've heard it affects the battery charge.

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Sounds like a bad battery sensor. Have you checked the voltage when the engine is off versus when it's running? It's like checking if the heart is pumping correctly under stress.

How would I go about checking the voltage? I'm not very familiar with car battery maintenance. What voltage readings should I be looking for to determine the battery health?

If you're seeing weak starts and flickering lights on your Mini, and you're not comfortable testing the voltage yourself, the battery sensor is the most likely culprit. It's best to take it to a workshop. They can diagnose the battery health and confirm if the sensor needs replacing.

Thanks for the insight. I took my Mini Roadster to a workshop, and they confirmed the battery sensor was faulty. The total repair cost was 315€. Hopefully, this resolves the low voltage issues and ensures proper battery charge from now on.

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