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Picky2k
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- Full Name: James Pickard
Postby Picky2k » Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:26 pm
It's struggling to crank over but only when it's really cold.
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Matthews
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- Full Name: Matthew Sykes
Postby Matthews » Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:51 pm
Have you tested the basics , ie is the battery goosed !!!
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Picky2k
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Postby Picky2k » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:17 pm
Yep the battery has tested ok.
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bandiflip
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Postby bandiflip » Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:51 pm
Well if battery is ok....ya have cleaned all connections and checked earths.....try powering starter motor direct with jump leads or bridge it out with a screw driver,make sure it works
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Bobcat
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- Location: Yeadon
- Full Name: Mark Robson
Postby Bobcat » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:57 pm
Daft question but is the battery the correct size? amps wise.
Dont discos have a timer relay on the heater plugs? Could it be that?
Mark.
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Santa
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- Location: Leeds
- Full Name: Robert Christmas
Postby Santa » Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:48 pm
Had the same problem with my old 110, ok all year but turnend over slowly in winter turned out battery was for a v8 i.e to small not enought cranking amps replaced with a battey with more cranking power worked every time, should be at least over 800 cranking amps
Note - do not look at a halfords battery chart as they give the spec for a petrol model only.
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Picky2k
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- Location: Harrogate
- Full Name: James Pickard
Postby Picky2k » Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:29 pm
I'm going to pick up a new battery and see if that cures the problem.
All the connections have been cleaned and even added additional earth points.
Cheers chaps....James
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Picky2k
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- Full Name: James Pickard
Postby Picky2k » Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:19 pm
Nice cold morning, and am pleased to say that she started just fine!!!
Thanks for all your help. Hopefully see you on the 27th!
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bandiflip
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Postby bandiflip » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:50 pm
Well now its sorted,If ya just send us all your address then we can send our bills for a hopefully,prompt payment !
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