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Flat battery - what's the cause?

Why does the battery on my Peugeot 306 go flat when the car is left with nothing running? The battery has been checked and it's fine.

Asked on 13 May 2014 by Wednesday

Answered by Honest John

Because there is a leakdown somewhere. Some component of the car is using electricity.

Tags: electrical faults technical issues flat battery

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