Overall warning telltale

[bemax]

I called the agency and they said it was connected to the emergency breakdown button. So we came to a sort of deal - if I break down I'll call them. He suggested I didn't push the SOS button to test it - which seemed sound advice to me!

Ok, so it is the e-call system? I had this problem twice after a low battery level. All other lights went away after charging but the e-call failure. The dealer solved it by replacing the starter battery. Since then everything went well without any unexpected yellow or red lights.

 

[Eric]

Ok, so it is the e-call system? I had this problem twice after a low battery level. All other lights went away after charging but the e-call failure. The dealer solved it by replacing the starter battery. Since then everything went well without any unexpected yellow or red lights.

I was under the impression that emergency e-call systems ( now I believe mandatory since 2018 on new cars in the UK and EU) had small internal rechargeable batteries, aka central heating system timers. And I wonder whether dealers replace these at the same time as the starter battery. Apparently they should be changed every 4 years.

 

[Logsplitter]

My ecall error was fixed with a software fix and not any battery replacement as far as I’m aware.

 

[bemax]

I was under the impression that emergency e-call systems ( now I believe mandatory since 2018 on new cars in the UK and EU) had small internal rechargeable batteries, aka central heating system timers. And I wonder whether dealers replace these at the same time as the starter battery. Apparently they should be changed every 4 years.

The ordered this batteries as well, but after monitoring the voltage of the main battery over some days in various situations the decided ti swap this. Since then no failure occurred and the voltage did not fall from 80% to 7 % within 5 days in the parking lot anymore. But presumably there are many possible reasons for one and the same fault.

 

[Lollo050968]

E-call failure after low battery, permanent even after full loaded, after last SW Update disappeared

 

[Jeremy996]

I have the ECall error at the moment. I'm told it needs a software patch to fix, (UK).
I'm just ignoring it, rather like a random body rattle in an old LR110.

 

[Tom D]

I had it before as well, again after a low battery. Fixed at the dealers and not seen since. A scan tool that can clear codes is the answer.

 

[DoubleDoom]

Can I ask, does the overall warning light (amber) remain on when you turn the key to I but don't start the engine?

About a month ago I noticed it staying on after most of the other pre-start lights turned off but I couldn't recall it being there before. it maybe that I hadn't noticed it but just checking. I still haven't worked out what the 5 chimes are that you get sometimes but noticing the warning triangle happened the first time I heard the 5 chimes