Broken down....

Dawn · 19th November 2018, 06:53

Hi guys

Got in the ZT for work this morning and....click....
I thought battery maybe with it standing so long . Jumped in the Avensis so I wasnt late, but now as I sit here I am worried. It clicked likevthe battery but every time I tried it the headlights came on? Can this be normal?

She started on the button yesterday. No tiredness when I cranked. Obviously no time to investigate this morning. But the lights coming on? My Contemporary didnt do that with a naff battery?

Worried now!

Lotaskin · 19th November 2018, 06:59

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Originally Posted by Dawn

Hi guys

Got in the ZT for work this morning and....click....
I thought battery maybe with it standing so long . Jumped in the Avensis so I wasnt late, but now as I sit here I am worried. It clicked likevthe battery but every time I tried it the headlights came on? Can this be normal?

She started on the button yesterday. No tiredness when I cranked. Obviously no time to investigate this morning. But the lights coming on? My Contemporary didnt do that with a naff battery?

Worried now!

I believe it quite normal for the lights to come on when cranking with a low battery. Also don't try to start the car until the battery is charged as it can corrupt some modules

stocktake · 19th November 2018, 07:25

Hi Dawn, as said typical symptoms of a battery with insufficient power to start the engine. In the first instance remove the battery and charge for 24 hours.

If it happens again it is either:
1. New battery time
2. Check alternator for output
3. Check battery drain when car has gone to sleep

squire · 19th November 2018, 07:42

Definitely sounds like a flat battery to me. Firstly get it charged up and check voltage when you get it running on the IPK cluster. If you've got a volt meter check battery voltage first, need 12.4volts minimum I'd say.

Arctic · 19th November 2018, 07:53

Hi Dawn.
As above most likely battery, if not it could be the starter motor contacts, if it is the battery please remember the excellent rule from Big Russ in the link below, this applies to all members.

Big Russ Rule
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=106447

Jim Jamieson · 19th November 2018, 08:38

I agree with the above, batteries nowadays don’t give the same warnings, they just give up.
I was waiting in our 75 diesel outside the airport perimeter at Glasgow to pick up the missus and when she txt me to come in to collect her the car wouldn’t start.
I had to get a friend to come the 30 odd miles to jump start me before I could collect her.

zedhed · 19th November 2018, 08:36

Had it a couple of times on mine.turned out to be the spade connection on the starter.crimped a new en on and its sound now.

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trikey · 19th November 2018, 10:24

It was a superb idea to make the lights come on with a weak battery!!!

first-things-first · 19th November 2018, 10:44

Check battery contacts as well. You need to make sure the connections are firmly pushed on as far as they go. Don't leave a little gap between the connector and the post bottom. I had this and thought the connectors were duff as they were not tight enough.

I've just (last night) refurbed my starter motor (as mentioned above) as the contacts were well worn and I got exactly this. Did all the checks above, just in case.

Started great until a week ago then failed to start one day.

All dash lights / stereo OK but when you turn the key to start - just a click. Works fine now after new contacts and "plunger".

Dawn · 19th November 2018, 11:43

It occured to me battery is less than 2. Just checked receipt and under warranty. Rang SDL and explained I cantvgetvto Derby with it before 5.30 and so they are delivery new in the morning foc. Fingers crossed thats all it is. Very good of them though!

19th November 2018, 06:53	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Broken down.... Hi guys Got in the ZT for work this morning and....click.... I thought battery maybe with it standing so long . Jumped in the Avensis so I wasnt late, but now as I sit here I am worried. It clicked likevthe battery but every time I tried it the headlights came on? Can this be normal? She started on the button yesterday. No tiredness when I cranked. Obviously no time to investigate this morning. But the lights coming on? My Contemporary didnt do that with a naff battery? Worried now!

19th November 2018, 07:25	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Hi Dawn, as said typical symptoms of a battery with insufficient power to start the engine. In the first instance remove the battery and charge for 24 hours. If it happens again it is either: 1. New battery time 2. Check alternator for output 3. Check battery drain when car has gone to sleep __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,717 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Dawn. As above most likely battery, if not it could be the starter motor contacts, if it is the battery please remember the excellent rule from Big Russ in the link below, this applies to all members. Big Russ Rule https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=106447 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It was a superb idea to make the lights come on with a weak battery!!! __________________ Lest we forget..

19th November 2018, 07:42	#4
squire Posted a thing or two MGB GT, 2 Morris Minor Travellers Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bilston Posts: 1,663 Thanks: 1,610 Thanked 497 Times in 370 Posts	Definitely sounds like a flat battery to me. Firstly get it charged up and check voltage when you get it running on the IPK cluster. If you've got a volt meter check battery voltage first, need 12.4volts minimum I'd say.

19th November 2018, 08:38	#6
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I agree with the above, batteries nowadays don’t give the same warnings, they just give up. I was waiting in our 75 diesel outside the airport perimeter at Glasgow to pick up the missus and when she txt me to come in to collect her the car wouldn’t start. I had to get a friend to come the 30 odd miles to jump start me before I could collect her.

19th November 2018, 08:36	#7
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	Had it a couple of times on mine.turned out to be the spade connection on the starter.crimped a new en on and its sound now. Sent from my LG-M160 using Tapatalk

19th November 2018, 10:44	#9
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Check battery contacts as well. You need to make sure the connections are firmly pushed on as far as they go. Don't leave a little gap between the connector and the post bottom. I had this and thought the connectors were duff as they were not tight enough. I've just (last night) refurbed my starter motor (as mentioned above) as the contacts were well worn and I got exactly this. Did all the checks above, just in case. Started great until a week ago then failed to start one day. All dash lights / stereo OK but when you turn the key to start - just a click. Works fine now after new contacts and "plunger".

19th November 2018, 11:43	#10
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	It occured to me battery is less than 2. Just checked receipt and under warranty. Rang SDL and explained I cantvgetvto Derby with it before 5.30 and so they are delivery new in the morning foc. Fingers crossed thats all it is. Very good of them though!