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12 volt battery
A lantern battery is a rectangular battery, typically an alkaline or zinc-carbon primary battery, used primarily in flashlights or lanterns. Lantern batteries are physically larger and consequently offer higher capacity than the more common torch batteries. Lantern batteries comprise multiple cells inside a housing.
The most common variant in the US is the 6-volt square-base battery with spring terminals. In Europe the most common one is the 4.5-volt flat pack.
So yesterday my MG5 got carted off to the dealership on the back of an AA van for what appears to be a fault with the charging of the 12V battery.
My 21 plate ZS has the 12V battery gauge on dash and that's currently showing just over half full - what are people's experiences with this gauge...
Hello all.
So, I have read a couple of threads on this forum but can't seem to find the resolution I need.
I left my lights on my mk1 MG ZS EV overnight and the 12v battery is completely dead.
I have a full sized booster (the 8in1 type from Halfords) which I have tried to use.
I got into my...
I see most people use this 12 V on non EV. But this is what the the dealer recommended. The size is correct, but can anyone tell if this is suitable for the MG4?
https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/exide/ea472/reviews/
Hello,
I’ve had my mg4 SR for 3 months nearly. I was quite poorly the last two days so never went outside to my car.
Today I tried to open my car with the fob to no response. I tried the manual key entry but that didn’t work either.
I assume the 12v battery died - my question is how do I now...
Hi all,
I want to share an ongoing issue with my MG4 standard range. The car is currently sitting in my driveway, dead as hell. I called the AA and they confirmed on visit the 12v battery is borked and is not taking any charge. The car will be towed to the garage either today or tomorrow.
So...
Hi guys,
Seen a few posts about 12V batteries... I've had issues since delivery. 12V died so was rescued AA, however jumping it didn't work. As a result they recovered to a garage, they replaced the 12V and sent me on my way.
Called AA again last week as was dead on drive... they jumped and...
I woke up this morning to a flat 12v battery on my mg zs ev mk1,AA turned up and jump started it, all seems fine, i normally leave the wirelessly CarPlay dongle and the obd2 reader connected, do these draw power when the car is shut down, or is it just the cold weather that has caused it...
I want another 12V battery in my garage, but quality manufacturers like Varta and Bosch obviously doesn't have it. Is the only option another battery from MG itself, or are there alternatives?
Has anyone had to use this booster or any other in anger and did it work as expected? We all think we know the theory of how to use them on a EV but does that match the actuality. Scenario, you get back to the car and its dead, you had the foresight to buy said item, so dismantle the key ring...
I want another battery in standby, but do I have to order it original? Unlike old cars, there are no avaliable third party batteries when I check other stores. And if no third party avaliable, how much will a new, original cost?
Hi I wish to get a 12 amp feed direct from the 12 volt battery into the cab to run a ham radio transceiver. How do I get through the engine compartment without boring holes as its a leased car. Any thoughts. Brian MM0GLX
Has anybody found a solution for a portable 12V charger?
I’m looking for something to keep in the boot should a 12V battery failure occur while away from home.
Standard chargers all require 240V supply and I'm not sure if any portable boosters can be used to trickle charge.
The 12v battery seems to be the Achilles heal in many EVs as they are smaller than those typically found in ICE vehicles. Is it possible/economical to replace the 12v battery with a higher capacity offering? Has anyone here done this.
Thanks in advance.
Hi all. Rented this thing in Munich and drove to Italy. No real issues on the way here. Last night, parked and as far as both of us could tell, it was off. We have had it for 3 days and no real issues. It's never been plugged in since I had it. Didn't even know it was supposed to be. Seems like...
Hi all.
What an amazing resource this forum is!
I viewed an MG5 LR Exclusive pre face lift today. Pre registered in November 2022 and has 32 miles on the clock. So sat for 9 months doing nothing..
When I turned the ignition on a warning came up for the 12v battery saying it was low.
This...
Last night when I checked the 12v battery voltage on the iSmart app it was showing 12.2v. This morning at 7:00am it had gone down to 12.1v.
I haven't driven the car or unlocked it since yesterday afternoon and the last time it was on charge was 6 days ago. I've just checked it again (10:00am) on...
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