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Skoda Scala weak battery and flickering lights

I'm at my wit's end! My 2021 Skoda Scala with a gasoline engine is giving me grief. Mileage is sitting at 161923 km. The battery seems weak when starting – like it's struggling. I'm also seeing weak or flickering lights, especially at idle. I strongly suspect it is a bad battery sensor, but who knows? I've done some basic battery maintenance, checked connections, etc. Is it a battery sensor? What are your thoughts on battery health with these symptoms?

A 2021 Skoda Scala with high mileage is experiencing a weak battery and flickering lights, particularly at idle. The initial suspicion is a faulty battery sensor, despite basic battery maintenance and connection checks. After consulting with others who had similar issues, it is suggested to check the battery voltage and consider a defective sensor as a likely cause. A visit to a workshop confirms the faulty battery sensor, which, once replaced, resolves the problem.

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A weak battery and flickering lights on a Scala, eh? Sounds awfully familiar. I had similar symptoms on my Scala – though I haven't racked up quite as many kilometers as you, sitting pretty at 90000 km. Have you checked the battery voltage with a multimeter when the engine is off and while it's running? Just curious if it aligns with what I experienced.

Okay, so battery voltage, you say? What readings were you getting on your Skoda Scala before you figured out it was the battery sensor? And did you notice any specific driving conditions that made the symptoms worse? I'm trying to rule out other possibilities before I throw money at a new sensor.

Yeah, the battery voltage was all over the place – lower than normal when off, and not charging properly when the engine was running. It was indeed the battery sensor causing the issue, confirmed by diagnostics at the garage. With those kilometers on your Scala, and those symptoms, I'd lean towards a defective sensor. Honestly, with electrical gremlins, it's often best to take it to a workshop with proper diagnostic tools. They can pinpoint it for sure.

Thanks for confirming what I suspected! I took it to a local shop, they ran some battery testing and confirmed the battery sensor was indeed faulty. Replaced it, and everything's back to normal! Cost me 315€, a bit steep but worth it for the peace of mind. I appreciate the advice!

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