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doh - went out for a blast on Saturday afternoon, came back having enjoyed a good hour of driving around.
A few hours later, the alarm went off - as soon as it did, I remembered leaving the lights on
schoolboy error = 1 x flat battery.
Tried to jump it with the leads off 2 other cars, and it would not go, starter motor engages but wont fully turn over...
Went to the local Kwick Fit for a new battery this morning
- what really annoys me is that the only place in town that sells the right battery is Kwik Fit, so I turned up with the knackered battery under my arm and pointed out that it was about a year old and has a 3 year warranty on it.
"sorry mate, we can only change batteries under warranty if it is on the car"
grrrr
bob
A few hours later, the alarm went off - as soon as it did, I remembered leaving the lights on
schoolboy error = 1 x flat battery.
Tried to jump it with the leads off 2 other cars, and it would not go, starter motor engages but wont fully turn over...
Went to the local Kwick Fit for a new battery this morning
- what really annoys me is that the only place in town that sells the right battery is Kwik Fit, so I turned up with the knackered battery under my arm and pointed out that it was about a year old and has a 3 year warranty on it.
"sorry mate, we can only change batteries under warranty if it is on the car"
grrrr
bob
he claimed that there was no way he could confirm it was dead (which is a load of BS) without it being in the car.
I figured, I can get the car going with a new one and buy a battery charger/conditioner to revive the old one leaving me with a spare for the next time it happens. (the joys of not being able to get an accumate to reach the car)
I guess the one good thing is that I reckon I am F1 quick now at swapping out batteries...
I figured, I can get the car going with a new one and buy a battery charger/conditioner to revive the old one leaving me with a spare for the next time it happens. (the joys of not being able to get an accumate to reach the car)
I guess the one good thing is that I reckon I am F1 quick now at swapping out batteries...
You're not very likely to have taken a fully working battery back for replacement, are you?
They can test them, they fit and sell batteries so they have the means. http://www.kwik-fit.com/your-battery-check.asp
Cheers,
FT.
They can test them, they fit and sell batteries so they have the means. http://www.kwik-fit.com/your-battery-check.asp
Cheers,
FT.
fat80b said:
Tried to jump it with the leads off 2 other cars, and it would not go, starter motor engages but wont fully turn over...
If you've totally flattened the battery, you'll usually need to leave it plugged in to the other car for a bit (10+ minutes) to get some charge back in your battery, before your engine will turn over.ehasler said:
If you've totally flattened the battery, you'll usually need to leave it plugged in to the other car for a bit (10+ minutes) to get some charge back in your battery, before your engine will turn over.
tried that - off two different cars and left it running for 20 minutes.The Voltage reading on the dash was at 11.3 Volts, just didnt have enough juice to actually turn over.
I have now replaced the battery and all is back to normal (although the idle was all over the place after I first started it - the ecu must take some time to settle in)
Bob
fat80b said:
tried that - off two different cars and left it running for 20 minutes.
The Voltage reading on the dash was at 11.3 Volts, just didnt have enough juice to actually turn over.
Was the voltage reading 11.3 while the other cars were connected? It should read 13+ Volts if the other car is running, although on mine, sometimes the jump lead plug behind the left wheel doesn't make contact properly so I have to wiggle it around a bit.The Voltage reading on the dash was at 11.3 Volts, just didnt have enough juice to actually turn over.
ehasler said:
fat80b said:
tried that - off two different cars and left it running for 20 minutes.
The Voltage reading on the dash was at 11.3 Volts, just didnt have enough juice to actually turn over.
Was the voltage reading 11.3 while the other cars were connected? It should read 13+ Volts if the other car is running, although on mine, sometimes the jump lead plug behind the left wheel doesn't make contact properly so I have to wiggle it around a bit.The Voltage reading on the dash was at 11.3 Volts, just didnt have enough juice to actually turn over.
it was reading 11.3 with the other car connected and as you say this didnt look right.
but without the other car connected it was reading 6.5 / 7 so there was definitely a connection made with the jump leads
I spent a fair amount of time wiggling the contacts and noticed that they are pretty badly corroded. I think the next time the car is in for something, I might try and get a new anderson connector (with cover) fitted.
cheers
Bob
but without the other car connected it was reading 6.5 / 7 so there was definitely a connection made with the jump leads
I spent a fair amount of time wiggling the contacts and noticed that they are pretty badly corroded. I think the next time the car is in for something, I might try and get a new anderson connector (with cover) fitted.
cheers
Bob
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