Strange electrical issues...

[benhiggs]

I have a 1.2 16v mk2. Was running fine until the other day. Then starting the engine took longer than usual, then it died twice, but started up. Finally it died whilst on an A road and wouldn't restart. It threw error codes df061 and 62. Replaced the coilpack and crank sensor and it worked again.
Drove two hours and then left it.
Came back a few hours later and the car starts up better than before, but now the stop light, ABS light, Battery light(occasionally) are all on. No Power steering but driveable.
Left the battery unhooked for 30 mins, but to no avail.

Does anyone have any ideas? could it be earthing issues or something else?
TIA

 

[JamesBryan]

Check the battery and alternator.

The power steering is electric on these, so a low voltage would cause issues there.

 

[benhiggs]

Check the battery and alternator.

The power steering is electric on these, so a low voltage would cause issues there.

yeah that was one of my first thoughts, I have a cheap ebay OBD dongle, was reading 12.8v on the battery and over 14 when running, so i assumed that system is ok..
maybe not tho

 

[JamesBryan]

yeah that was one of my first thoughts, I have a cheap ebay OBD dongle, was reading 12.8v on the battery and over 14 when running, so i assumed that system is ok..
maybe not tho

That voltage is correct. Try the earth's.

 

[JACAM]

Had this on mine. Alternators rooted. See if you can swap it out temporarily to see if the issues go away.


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[benhiggs]

Had this on mine. Alternators rooted. See if you can swap it out temporarily to see if the issues go away.


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I was assuming mine was ok, but I'll defo look into it.

I am using a cheap eBay obd dongle to measure voltage so i don't trust it 100% [emoji23]

Thanks mate

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[JACAM]

I had a few weeks of problems then it completely died. All the best.


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