With winter months coming, automobiles often suffer, the most common situation is to have troubles starting your Citroen C1 in the morning with very low temperatures. In general this is associated with problems recharging the battery of your Citroen C1 . There are several factors that can describe why your battery does not recharge correctly anymore, and today we will try to help you to fix this problem that can prevent you from using your car. To do this, first we will describe how recharging your car battery functions, then the different problems of recharging a Citroen C1, and finally how to recharge an empty car battery.
How does recharging the battery of a Citroen C1 function?
Before we describe the different problems of recharging the battery on a Citroen C1 , we will describe to you how its recharging system operates so that you can understand the problems you are facing. A car battery functions like a phone battery, it will store energy to start your Citroen C1 , turn on your headlights, enjoy music, lower your power windows… Nevertheless all these actions will consume energy and it might deplete the energy reserve that your battery can store. To get over this problem, the engineers have designed a element called the alternator , this element will use the energy generated by the engine of your Citroen C1 to create energy thanks to a copper coil and a magnet. This energy will recharge the battery of your car . Nevertheless, bear in mind that this process can just work when your car is running, using electrical components of your car when it is stopped will drain the energy reserve of your car. It is considered that a battery of a xxx has a life span of 3 to 5 years.
Problems recharging a Citroen C1’s battery
We will now describe the different battery charging problems on a Citroen C1 you may be victim of. If your battery is not recharging because there is necessarily a problem in your electrical installation, we will now see the different situations.
Battery charging problem on Citroen C1: My battery is discharging regardless if I am recharging it with a particular charger
In this first circumstance, it is quite possible that your alternator is dead , in truth, if you manage to recharge your battery with a charger and your Citroen C1 to start, the problem obviously originates from your alternator which should not be able to create any more current.
Battery charging problem on Citroen C1: My car shuts off and does not start regardless if I have charged the battery
If you have recharged your battery and you have managed to start your Citroen C1 but it switches off although you are driving and then does not start, the problem with recharging the battery of your Citroen C1 is that your battery no longer holds the charge .
Battery charging problem on Citroen C1: My battery is discharged although it is new
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If you’ve just bought a battery and it discharges although you’re driving, the problem most likely originates from your alternator. It cannot originate from your battery, which is new and therefore holds the charge. The second possibility is that you have a ground somewhere in your electrical system.
How to fix the problem of battery charging on Citroen C1?
We will now give you the solutions according to the problem you are facing. Here are the different problems and their solutions:
- Faulty alternator: You can try with basic mechanics to verify it with a pressure gauge to discover if it’s producing power. If it doesn’t, replacing it is the best solution, depending on your motor you will pay a few hundred euros. This fix is feasible in the event your alternator is accessible.
- Battery that no longer holds the charge: In such a case, the purchase of a new battery is the just realistic solution. Indeed, if you have already recharged it but it is still empty because it is good to be replaced, count between 60 and 100 euros depending on your engine.
- Ground in the electrical circuit: If you cannot start your Citroen C1 but your alternator and battery are in good condition, it is possible that you have a ground on your wiring harness and that you lose energy, a verify by a car electrician is in this case necessary.
How to recharge an empty battery of a Citroen C1
Finally, to recharge the empty battery of a Citroen C1 there are just few solutions, using a battery charger is the most efficient solution, you can find some for 50 to 100 euros at vendors like Oscaro. Otherwise you can use cables that will just provide the energy needed to start.
If you have any additional questions about the Citroen C1, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C1 category.
