erwinjones10

Rifter battery discharge issue

I'm having a weird issue with my 2018 Peugeot Rifter diesel. It's got 180755 km on the clock. Lately, the battery has been getting heavily discharged. I'm seeing an error message in the speedometer, the lights are weak and flicker sometimes, and there's an error stored in the memory related to low voltage. Starting the engine has also become a struggle, like the battery is just weak. I suspect it might be a defective battery sensor. Has anyone encountered something similar?

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Sounds familiar! I had a similar problem with my old Audi A4. Same symptoms – error messages, flickering lights, struggling to start. I'd put money on a faulty sensor messing with the battery charging. Have you checked the voltage regulator?

Thanks for the quick reply! I haven't checked the voltage regulator specifically. Where exactly is it located on the Rifter, and is it something easily testable with a multimeter? I'm wondering if I should just bite the bullet and take it to a workshop.

On my Audi, the voltage regulator was integrated into the alternator. Honestly, unless you're really comfortable with electrical systems, I'd recommend taking it to a workshop. A faulty sensor can cause all sorts of headaches, and you don't want to risk frying something else. Better safe than sorry!

Okay, I appreciate the advice. I took your word for it and brought it to the workshop. Turns out it was indeed the battery sensor. Repair cost me 315€ but at least the issue is resolved. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!

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