Thread: Restricted Performance - Gearbox Error

If it's the original battery then it wont have much life left. However dropping voltage to cause gearbox and other faults whilst driving then being OK later wont be caused by a battery failing to keep its charge but could be due to an internal break in the battery. Another possibility is an intermittent short circuit in wiring somewhere causing excessive current draw which may take some finding although as circuits are fused the cable would have to be heavy, such as the starter cable. Monitoring the voltage whilst driving and especially during one of its episodes might provide a useful clue.

I started the car myself with no one else to watch but by the time I got around to the multimeter the car was up in the 13's already.

i was driving around the island for a few days which includes plenty of water however the fault first happened just after I jump started the car which was when I woke up in the morning, as in I went to move the car and there was a distinct lack of power. I turned it off and the car performed normally again.

after leaving the island I power washed under the car but the next drop in power didnt happen until 4+hours of driving later.

I had the fridge still still plugged in as well as an arc pack charging in the boot so when the next default happened I wondered weather this was causing the issues so I unplugged both for the remainder of the trip home but had it once more after that.

I will I'll give it a few days and see how she goes, and look for anyone selling an iidtool too!

Ill make sure to teport back!