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SMD

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Car won't start!
« on: 25 December 2009, 15:16:13 »
I suspect a dead battery but just wanted to make sure.

Reason I think its the battery because when i unlock the central locking it seems weak and the same when locking, the other day it only managed to lock 3 doors. Got it jump started on wednesday and took it for a long drive, didnt drive it yesterday and wont start again today.

So new battery time? What type of batt do I get?

oh and merry christmas  :D
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Re: Car won't start!
« Reply #1 on: 25 December 2009, 16:04:45 »
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I suspect a dead battery but just wanted to make sure.

Reason I think its the battery because when i unlock the central locking it seems weak and the same when locking, the other day it only managed to lock 3 doors. Got it jump started on wednesday and took it for a long drive, didnt drive it yesterday and wont start again today.

So new battery time? What type of batt do I get?

oh and merry christmas  :D


get it jumped off again and then check the charging voltage  :y
you should be getting around 14.5 volts  :y
in this weather, with all the electrical load on the car ( heaters / lights / ect ) if the alternator is'nt charging properly then it will screw the battery up  :y

merry x mas  :y
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Re: Car won't start!
« Reply #2 on: 26 December 2009, 09:55:05 »
As said above, check charging voltage, though if battery really knackered, you may get false reading.

If the battery is old, replace it (GM Go on tradec lub is a good replacement for a good price).

Other possibilities include too much idle drain on battery (eg, HRW relay welded on)
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Re: Car won't start!
« Reply #3 on: 26 December 2009, 12:06:33 »
Most garages and some spares shops will do you a free battery test.
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Re: Car won't start!
« Reply #4 on: 26 December 2009, 12:08:06 »
By garages I mean like service centres etc....not filling stations. :)
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