Skoda Kamiq Diesel Low Battery Issue

I'm at my wit's end with my Skoda Kamiq (Diesel engine)! I keep getting a 'low battery' error message in the speedometer, and the lights are sometimes weak or flickering. The car has only done 62365 km. I took it to a local garage, and they found an error stored in the error memory, but couldn't pinpoint the exact cause. The battery is constantly weak when starting the engine, almost as if there's a continuous battery drain. I suspect the battery sensor might be defective, but I'm not sure. Has anyone experienced something similar? I'm worried about the repair cost!

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A discharged battery in a relatively new car like yours is definitely concerning. Have you checked the battery terminals for any corrosion or loose connections? Also, how often do you drive the car, and for how long? Short trips can prevent the battery from fully charging, leading to a low battery situation.

I did check the battery terminals, and they seemed okay, but I'm no expert. Regarding your question about driving habits, most of my trips are indeed short, maybe 15-20 minutes at most. Could that really cause such a significant battery drain? I've also tried battery charging with an external charger, but it didn't seem to help much.

Short trips combined with a potentially faulty battery sensor could certainly explain the discharged battery issue. While external battery charging might provide temporary relief, it won't address the underlying problem if the sensor is indeed defective. Given the error code and the symptoms you're describing, I would strongly suggest taking it to a Skoda specialist. They can properly diagnose the sensor and determine if it's the root cause of the battery drain.

The workshop confirmed the battery sensor was defective and causing the discharged battery. The final repair cost was 315€.

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