[Lythamnewt]

I wonder if anyone can help. I parked my car at gatwick for a week. There was no charge left as I had driven down from lytham. When i returned to pick up the car and drive home I had numerous problems on the way home last night. Firstly the orange engine light came on and stayed on for the 260 mile journey. A message appeared saying 'service high power electrical system' or something like that. The Sat Nav was working intermittently and occasionally giving incorrect directions. Another light came on that was similar to the tyre pressure light. The heating and blower went off but started up again. The radio station would not change. Eventually the menu got stuck on the message above and the stuck Sat Nav screen was also stuck. The car ran fine and got me home. On connecting up to the British Gas charger, the orange dashboard bulb came on but the car will not charge. I have only had the car for a few weeks. It's done 15k miles 2012. The garage I bought it from is in Peterborough 220 miles away.

 

[Lythamnewt]

Thank you, I will phone the garage this morning

 

[Lythamnewt]

Thank you, was your fault due to leaving your car unused and uncharged for a while. I had no problems prior to this.

 

[Lythamnewt]

Booked it in for tomorrow. I will post any useful inflo

 

[Lythamnewt]

Sorted.....garage said it was due to a problem with the charging plug flap. It has been replaced.

 

[Lythamnewt]

A lot of people seem to keep their car constantly on charge. I charge it every time I use it but, like you, I am unsure what is best for the battery. I would be very interested in any responses to this......