A 2014 Zafira owner saw high current after parking and also suffered random battery failures, sometimes while driving. Initially it looked like a parasitic draw.
What the report actually shows
The owner later explained that the engine-to-electronics ground connection was intermittent, preventing reliable charging without always turning on the battery warning light.
Reported outcome
The owner reported finding the ground fault. The thread does not make every parked-current reading a charging failure.
What to take from this case
Separate energy lost while parked from charge never restored while driving. Measure charging voltage and ground voltage drop under load as well as settled ignition-off draw.
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