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Originally Posted by rondeo
Is that a Chinese clone? Does it have battery saving technology?
I use the genuine one from America, feel more confident with it, particularly in control mode.
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Yes, genuine Scantool in official box (or at least it looks like it). Just so happened to be a Chinese seller, with a UK ebay listing funnily enough. I noted that other listings on ebay AU were also selling out of China (none truly local). Anyhow, this one at £60 worked out the cheapest after currency conversion (<$120).
I'm like you, confidence is important, and I wanted the battery saver so I didn't look at clones.
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Originally Posted by rondeo
Get a battery test/renew then reset DTCs?
Low battery can cause module issues?
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Thanks, after reading another account of radio, ACC and other features shutting off being traced to a failing battery, I think getting it tested and replaced before departure is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by manchu
Probably due for a new battery if it's the original from 2011. I'd be surprised if the adaptor would drain the battery in an afternoon. just coincidence that it's happened now?
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I actually had a 'Low battery' come up several weeks ago, after an afternoon cleaning the car with the radio on; the engine started, and afterwards I hooked up my charger and it didn't recur. Wasn't entirely surprised to see the message come back; but I am surprised that now after an overnight charge (even with the charger still hooked up), the car still reports it's low when turned on. I'd say you're right though; assuming it is the original battery, it's probably just time.
The bigger coincidence is that it was only a couple of months ago that our Barina lost its original battery...
