shiv
Standard Member
To get the true reading of the battery you would need to do this when the car is off. When the car is on it is sending charge to the battery to charge it. This will give a false reading.
Right okay, that makes sense.
So updates, in case anyone's interested in my battle with the charging flap.
I've managed to jump start the car again and leave it running for about 5 mins. Turned the car off, checked the battery voltage using a multi meter (it showed 12.05V).
Then I was able to turn the car on again (this time around the 12V battery held itself). Lots of warning messages on the dash. The charging flap still wouldn't open. Tried turning the car off, waiting for a while, turning the car on, opening the doors, windows, etc. No luck with the charging flap.
So I figured, let's go for a drive. Drove about 15 mins or so. Midway through the drive, all the warning lights went off. ACC, LKAS, KERS all working again.
Got back home and tried the charging flap... viola! it worked.
Didn't have to push it hard or anything, just the way I usually open the charging flap. I've got the car charging now, will get it to 100%. I've got my annual service booked next week, might ask the dealership if they can advise.
Fingers crossed the 12V battery is still okay. I don't mind replacing it... I wonder if it's covered under warranty.
Photos attached. Please excuse the bugs.