Getting into a t350c

[_deejay_]

I'm embarrassed to say I've managed to flatten the battery on my car (left the Road Angel plugged in - DOH).

I attempted attaching my optimate to the external change point with no success. My jack is locked in the boot so I'm not able to access the battery directly.

Could anyone suggest an alternative way into the car?

thanks,
Darren.

[sagaris22]

ive got leads if wished to charge battery properly under drivers off isde wing

happily send them if cover postage

rodger

[swifty t350]

try leaving it 30mins and then see if there is enough charge to open the boot. I managed to acess the battery without taking the wheel off (i was next to a high curb).... just used a short screw driver and took of the wheel arch cover.

Tim

[chris watton]

I did manage to undo the 2 screws holding the front wheel arch in place wothout taking the wheel off, bit tricky though, took me ages (and a very sore forearm!), but I did manage it - once that plastic arch is off, it was very easy attaching the jump leads to the battery, and everything sprung back to life! (Although you have to be VERY careful to make sure the leads are on the right connectors, as it's hard to tell when in situ!)

[_deejay_]

I did manage to attach the charger to the charge points, but I think the battery is too drained (it wouldn't charge either).

I was planning to either buy a traditional battery charger, or attempt to get another jack/wheel brace but I was hoping there would be another way in (like in the Cerbera/Griffith)

The car is about 6 inches from a wall so it's really tricky to get to the charge point. I could try jacking it up/removing the cover, but I'm afraid too much time in the gym and resulting forearms may scupper that idea.

[XTR2Turbo]

Most trickle chargers will not handle a flat battery. You need to get yourself a normal battery charger or a set of teh Leven Anderson connector jump start leads. I live in Herts and have both if you re near by and want to borrow

[_deejay_]

XTR2Turbo said:

Most trickle chargers will not handle a flat battery. You need to get yourself a normal battery charger or a set of teh Leven Anderson connector jump start leads. I live in Herts and have both if you re near by and want to borrow

Mine claims that it will, though I am somewhat skeptical.
Thanks for the offer, but I'll attempt to buy a charger and give it a go.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

sagaris22 said:

ive got leads if wished to charge battery properly under drivers off isde wing happily send them if cover postage rodger

Worth a polite thanks or no thanks I would've thought.

[_deejay_]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

sagaris22 said: ive got leads if wished to charge battery properly under drivers off isde wing happily send them if cover postage rodger Worth a polite thanks or no thanks I would've thought.

You're absolutely right, sorry I missed that one with the quick succession of posts.

Needless to say 'no thanks', but I do appreciate the offer.

[cmj]

Deejay you have PM - sorry I have not come back to you sooner