Wont Start!!

[slow ginn]

Went to start her up,a couple of feeble attempts to turn over then nothing-absolutely dead.
Then tried 'jumping'-absolutly dead, wouldn't turn over at all.
Managed to roll out of garage and bump start it.
Went for long drive, stopped, tried to start again-nothing.
Battery charger on 24hrs, again nothing.
Put volt meter om this evening, reading 12.75 so would seem battery ok?
Any of you guys got any ideas?
Cheers

[obes]

Sounds like the battery mate. Will still read v but not enough ump to turn the starter

[GTO400]

Would have thought the starter solenoid, check to see if you have 12V to the solenoid coil if so try 'carefully' shorting out the two large solenoid terminals.
You can prove the battery easily by switching on the ignition then the headlights !

Edited by GTO400 on Tuesday 17th April 20:35

[slow ginn]

GTO400 said:

Would have thought the starter solenoid, check to see if you have 12V to the solenoid coil if so try 'carefully' shorting out the two large solenoid terminals.
You can prove the battery easily by switching on the ignition then the headlights !

Edited by GTO400 on Tuesday 17th April 20:35

Good idea, i'll try that and see what happens!Thanks

[chillidog]

slow ginn said:

Put volt meter om this evening, reading 12.75 so would seem battery ok?

If you still haven't found the cause then I'd get the battery load tested - any local garage should be able to do it for you.
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Richard