[fremont]

Hi,

Can anyone please let me know what this warning means - Electrical Load Switch-Off. I looked at my voltage meter and the arrow is pointing to about 10 volts. Before it was above 12 volts. I suspect it might be the battery getting old, is that correct? It's been about 4.5 years now with the original battery - maybe it's time to change a new one. If so, where is that battery located? And how difficult removing it?

Thanks so much for your help!

[RFM]

If the car is parked with the ignition on (engine not running), the message appears on the dash after a certain time (depends the actual battery condition) and means that the possible power users will cut off automatically, to prevent power failure.

[wvicary]

I would get the battery tested, it's located under the left front seat.

[fremont]

RFM, on Jun 12 2009, 10:57 AM, said:

If the car is parked with the ignition on (engine not running), the message appears on the dash after a certain time (depends the actual battery condition) and means that the possible power users will cut off automatically, to prevent power failure.

I saw that message before, used to listen to the radio before w/ engine off --- now I just turn everything off.
But this time the engine was running and I was driving it for a while. I call around, they think it might be the battery or alternator. If it's the battery, how difficult is it to remove the front drive seat?

[RFM]

The seat can stay in place, remove the plastic trim under the front side of the seat, remove the left and right side bolt which hold the seat chassis to the car floor, lift the front of the seat up and pull backwards. Remove the battery cover and battery.

[bryan333]

Hello, got the same message on mine awhile back while driving. Dont continue to drive or youll be calling for a tow as the battery slowly drains down until the engine finally gives out. Mine was the alternator not the battery. Good luck