Three-Six Charlie
Member Since: 21 Mar 2019
Location: Wigan
Posts: 63
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Some feedback on this issue. Traced the sound to behind the panel in the luggage area where the fuse box is. I was going to remove the trim panel and lie in the back to see if I could identify the actual relay, but circumstances (three broken and one dislocated rib) have prevented this- I couldn't even remove the trim panel, let alone lie down!
However, I seem to have cured the problem accidentally. When I took out my aftermarket warranty with Warranty Direct, I was sent a free 'Engie' bluetooth OBD II scanner. I ended up removing this for a number of issues- it ate into my phone battery, gave random false warnings of low battery and alternator output and then the app on my phone refused to work; even after being uninstalled and re-installed a number of times. The sound hasn't reoccurred since I removed the 'Engie', so I think this may have been the culprit, triggering one of the relays.
(I've actually fallen out with this app in a big way. When it gave the warnings of low battery and alternator output, I took the car to have the alternator output checked- both were fine, but the printout for the battery test stated it was a 'standard flooded type'. As my rib injury prevented me physically checking the battery type, I ordered a new 95 a/h AGM battery to be fitted by a mobile car electrical company. Was less than impressed to find that the 3 month-old battery in the car (fitted by the dealer before sale) was actually an AGM 95 a/h/ Exide and that I'd bought a new battery needlessly. I now have a perfectly good battery sitting in my garage!
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Mon Jun 17 2019 10:23am |
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