Ahh..Dead Batt...Leads in the boot
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For the first time ever my batt is flat - not sure why as it started fine on Friday.
I thought I knew how to get in but cannot find what I'm looking for.
Can someone please pm me what to do - you can check my history to see I'm an owner!
Appreciated.
ps - if I have the anderson connectors do I need to jump it from a car or can I let it trickle charge for a bit then start it (or even straight from trickle charger??)
Thanks!
I thought I knew how to get in but cannot find what I'm looking for.
Can someone please pm me what to do - you can check my history to see I'm an owner!
Appreciated.
ps - if I have the anderson connectors do I need to jump it from a car or can I let it trickle charge for a bit then start it (or even straight from trickle charger??)
Thanks!
Right I'm in, now I understand why its dead - left the lights on.
I'm attempting to trickle charge it but its not happy.
Everything flickered constantly (ie lights) and now the alarm is just going off constantly.
I have attempted to stop with key fob and black alarm (or is it just the immobiliser) key to no avail.
What should I do?!
I'm attempting to trickle charge it but its not happy.
Everything flickered constantly (ie lights) and now the alarm is just going off constantly.
I have attempted to stop with key fob and black alarm (or is it just the immobiliser) key to no avail.
What should I do?!
Just spoken tot the ever helpful TVR Power - they say it needs a boost (ie jump start) to give the car enough power to sort out alarm then trickle charge.
Just attempted to jump through anderson leads and nothing seemed to go to the car (no lights, dash did nothing when turned key)
Alarmingly my leads then started smoking and have now melted.
Everything was connected up correctly etc.
I have heard before that sometimes the anderson bits are not connected to anything - would this happen if this was the case?
Not sure what to do now and looks like I'm cycling to work!
Edit:
Right I have plugged the trickle charger back in - I seem to be able to avoid the flickering lights thing by turning the lights ON. I might just have to leave it now and go to work - hope the alarm doesn't spend the day going off!
If this does not work I might be asking someone to borrow a jack so I can take the battery out to charge (or replace if nec)
Just attempted to jump through anderson leads and nothing seemed to go to the car (no lights, dash did nothing when turned key)
Alarmingly my leads then started smoking and have now melted.
Everything was connected up correctly etc.
I have heard before that sometimes the anderson bits are not connected to anything - would this happen if this was the case?
Not sure what to do now and looks like I'm cycling to work!
Edit:
Right I have plugged the trickle charger back in - I seem to be able to avoid the flickering lights thing by turning the lights ON. I might just have to leave it now and go to work - hope the alarm doesn't spend the day going off!
If this does not work I might be asking someone to borrow a jack so I can take the battery out to charge (or replace if nec)
Edited by da_murphster on Monday 15th September 11:55
modern batterys are not happy when they are fully discharged especially when they get old.I Have done the same the battery would not take a trickle charge even after several days fortunatly i managed to jump car with anderson conectors. the alternator put enough charge in battery to bring it back to life it then took a trickle charge.
If the battery is totally flat it is worth connecting to a running vehicle for 10 mins before you try to start car.
If all else fails new battery i guess
Good luck Lee
If the battery is totally flat it is worth connecting to a running vehicle for 10 mins before you try to start car.
If all else fails new battery i guess
Good luck Lee
Looks like Macey is going to attempt to save the day!
Need to get it back on the road as was going to a meet tomorrow.
I really hope the batt is salvagable - I could really do without the expense and hassle at the moment.
To top it off I noticed that some nob has nicked my valve caps - make sme angry!!
Need to get it back on the road as was going to a meet tomorrow.
I really hope the batt is salvagable - I could really do without the expense and hassle at the moment.
To top it off I noticed that some nob has nicked my valve caps - make sme angry!!
Things I learnt yesterday.
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
Things I learnt yesterday.
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
da_murphster said:
Things I learnt yesterday.
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
1 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
2 - Practice getting into the car when it has no power - easy when you know how, difficult if you don't.
3 - Check your lights are off when you leave the car.
4 - Check your Anderson connector is hooked up correctly - mine is not. Would have saved me a world of hassle if I'd checked before.
4 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
5 - Fit a buzzer light warning - will save heart ache.
6 - CHECK YOUR LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
7 - If you have lines on your LCD display try and engine reset (unplug batt) my display was almost unreadable but after this I now have just one lonely line.
8 - If your immobiliser does not seem to work do an engine reset.
9 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
10 - The TVR community can be fantastically helpful (Macey - who I've never met before - spent 3 hour helping me yesterday)
11 - Always get 3 written quotes when thinking about installing a kitchen - you would be amazed at what you can save.
and finally
12 - CHECK YOUR BLOODY LIGHTS ARE OFF WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CAR.
For those of you going to the Wokingham meet - see you this evening!!
Benchmarx - same stuff as wickes but factory built.
Then got Howdens to pricematch them - Howdens renowned for good quality stuff.
Bugger is now the true British joy of not having any tradesmen return your calls, send you quotes etc.
I am generally struggling to pay people to do my flat up - they must all be too busy/too rich.
Then got Howdens to pricematch them - Howdens renowned for good quality stuff.
Bugger is now the true British joy of not having any tradesmen return your calls, send you quotes etc.
I am generally struggling to pay people to do my flat up - they must all be too busy/too rich.
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