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[JDX]

Pos and neg terminals are different sizes, the isolator should be fitted to the neg usually.

Thanks...I will attempt fitting the new one when it arrives 

[JDX]

Maybe a suitably positioned spanner under the bonnet is the answer.

Provided I fit it properly, I don't see whats wrong with the isolator - no spanner to find or loose 

[Bigron]

I ordered an isolator as linked by Fuse 19, and after reading your post, Rods2, I'm glad I did.
Ok, I may not suffer a similar fate, but the car and its electrics are now 17 years old.....

Ron.

[JDX]

I ordered an isolator as linked by Fuse 19, and after reading your post, Rods2, I'm glad I did.
Ok, I may not suffer a similar fate, but the car and its electrics are now 17 years old.....

Ron.

[Bigron]

BH, that was quick! I ordered that isolator yesterday, delivered this morning!
looks quite solid, too, with a post hole on the extension to the terminal, just like on the Omega

Ron.

[JDX]

BH, that was quick! I ordered that isolator yesterday, delivered this morning!
looks quite solid, too, with a post hole on the extension to the terminal, just like on the Omega

Ron.

Marvellous...

[dave-b]

Dont forget, if you fit an isolator, you wont be able to unlock the car with the remote buttons on the key, unless it has a small fused bypass, which would defeat the object really, as it would also allow battery drain over long idle periods.
Whatever you do, dont deadlock it and then isolate the battery and close the bonnet, or you'll have fun getting back in. 

[zirk]

Dont forget, if you fit an isolator, you wont be able to unlock the car with the remote buttons on the key, unless it has a small fused bypass, which would defeat the object really, as it would also allow battery drain over long idle periods.
Whatever you do, dont deadlock it and then isolate the battery and close the bonnet, or you'll have fun getting back in. 

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

[Bigron]

Dont forget, if you fit an isolator, you wont be able to unlock the car with the remote buttons on the key, unless it has a small fused bypass, which would defeat the object really, as it would also allow battery drain over long idle periods.
Whatever you do, dont deadlock it and then isolate the battery and close the bonnet, or you'll have fun getting back in. 

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

Thank you, gentlemen; I had overlooked that aspect of isolating the battery. You could have saved me some furute aggro!

Ron.

[JDX]

Dont forget, if you fit an isolator, you wont be able to unlock the car with the remote buttons on the key, unless it has a small fused bypass, which would defeat the object really, as it would also allow battery drain over long idle periods.
Whatever you do, dont deadlock it and then isolate the battery and close the bonnet, or you'll have fun getting back in. 

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

Thank you, gentlemen; I had overlooked that aspect of isolating the battery. You could have saved me some furute aggro!

Ron.

That goes for me too! 

[Enceladus]

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

Not on my 2.5 CDX Saloon. Battery flattened due to one of the rear reading lights left switched on with deadlocks engaged. Only the boot could still be opened with the key. By good luck I was able to fold down a rear seat and climb in to release the bonnet catch.

[Andy B]

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

Not on my 2.5 CDX Saloon. Battery flattened due to one of the rear reading lights left switched on with deadlocks engaged. Only the boot could still be opened with the key. By good luck I was able to fold down a rear seat and climb in to release the bonnet catch.

You weren't trying the door lock hard enough  They will luck with a key, but you do have to use a lot of force. Plus you need to use the key every now & then.

[zirk]

You can still Deadlock and then diss the battery, just make sure the key works correctly in the Drivers door, when unlocking all the other doors will remain deaocked untill the battery is conected again, then just re unlock using the Fob or Key again to re sync the locking system. 

Not on my 2.5 CDX Saloon. Battery flattened due to one of the rear reading lights left switched on with deadlocks engaged. Only the boot could still be opened with the key. By good luck I was able to fold down a rear seat and climb in to release the bonnet catch.

Theres 4 reasons why you couldn't open your drivers door.

1 Key Lock has seized up through lack of use.
2 Wasn't using enough pressure on the key to take it out of deadlock
3 The door did unlock but you didn't realize it because the button didn't pop up or you were not pulling the door handle at the same time.
4 The drivers side key lock only has been changed in its previous life.

My money is on the first 3, the 4th normally happens when someone falls victim of one of the first 3. 

[Shackeng]

I have used these before (which looks like what was in the original post) and they have been generally ok....as long as they are well tightened when you go to start!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Battery-Disconnect-Isolator-Cut-Off-Switch-12v-24v/172096775398?epid=1689092970&hash=item2811c464e6:g:E68AAOSwsE1aFZLJ

How is the negative cable attached to this? It is not obvious from the pic Mark.

[zirk]

I have used these before (which looks like what was in the original post) and they have been generally ok....as long as they are well tightened when you go to start!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-Duty-Battery-Disconnect-Isolator-Cut-Off-Switch-12v-24v/172096775398?epid=1689092970&hash=item2811c464e6:g:E68AAOSwsE1aFZLJ

How is the negative cable attached to this? It is not obvious from the pic Mark.

It clamps on the end of it at 90 degrees..