Dead battery ..maybe

ceedy · 16th November 2019, 12:20

After my Successful jaunt to the Netherlands and back , not used the old bus much just a few run outs .

Found the battery a bit low last week so stuck it on Charge.

Left on my smart charger for about 5 days, all reported as fully charged.

Out to the car .. and Click click ... so back in doors and battery shown as pretty low again, now after about 6 hours on my halfords charger all showing all ok again , out to the car and Click ..

An 18 month old Yuasa 3000 , same as on my CDTi which is still going strong ..

clf · 16th November 2019, 12:44

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Originally Posted by ceedy

After my Successful jaunt to the Netherlands and back , not used the old bus much just a few run outs .

Found the battery a bit low last week so stuck it on Charge.

Left on my smart charger for about 5 days, all reported as fully charged.

Out to the car .. and Click click ... so back in doors and battery shown as pretty low again, now after about 6 hours on my halfords charger all showing all ok again , out to the car and Click ..

An 18 month old Yuasa 3000 , same as on my CDTi which is still going strong ..

One click I have found was the battery (normally - but not always with flashing headlights). Click click was the starter solenoid.

When it first happened, it would be intermittent and then would eventually start.

Try it with a jump start, and if it still clicks that would confirm, at least it wasnt the battery, and almost certainly the starter. It could also be the starter cables. Disconnect the battery and loosen, clean and retighten.

ceedy · 16th November 2019, 12:48

Done all that ...

inc Swapping it with the CDTi Battery after running them both in parallel with jump leads, then disconnecting the CDTi and leaving the suspect one being charged. left charging for around 15 mins , and Not even a click , yet the voltage remains a stable 13-13.5 volts even off charge.

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C

clf · 16th November 2019, 12:49

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Originally Posted by ceedy

Done all that ...

inc Swapping it with the CDTi Battery after running them both in parallel with jump leads, then disconnecting the CDTi and leaving the suspect one being charged. left for around 15 mins , and Not even a click , yet the voltage remains a stable 13-13.5 volts ..

C

Repair kit

ceedy · 16th November 2019, 12:53

Its the V8

. so a different starter

Anyway nowt wrong with either starter motor

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Originally Posted by clf

Repair kit

clf · 16th November 2019, 13:01

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Originally Posted by ceedy

Its the V8

. so a different starter

Anyway nowt wrong with either starter motor

ah I didnt notice the V8 forum. The fact there is a click, i would still suggest the starter being at fault somehow, at least initially. Are all cables secure and clean making contact? Tap the starter motor like the good old days lol. (sticking from lack of use). Did you try jumping from the CDTi whilst it was running?

dattrike · 6th December 2019, 10:43

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Originally Posted by SD1too

What on earth is your "Dizzle" Chris?

Simon

Dizzle = Diesel (SW regional slang) ?

ceedy · 6th December 2019, 10:48

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Originally Posted by dattrike

Dizzle = Diesel (SW regional slang) ?

Spot on

Diesel.. oh arrr he be a Dizzle injun !

16th November 2019, 12:20	#1
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Dead battery ..maybe After my Successful jaunt to the Netherlands and back , not used the old bus much just a few run outs . Found the battery a bit low last week so stuck it on Charge. Left on my smart charger for about 5 days, all reported as fully charged. Out to the car .. and Click click ... so back in doors and battery shown as pretty low again, now after about 6 hours on my halfords charger all showing all ok again , out to the car and Click .. An 18 month old Yuasa 3000 , same as on my CDTi which is still going strong .. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

16th November 2019, 12:48	#3
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Done all that ... inc Swapping it with the CDTi Battery after running them both in parallel with jump leads, then disconnecting the CDTi and leaving the suspect one being charged. left charging for around 15 mins , and Not even a click , yet the voltage remains a stable 13-13.5 volts even off charge. . C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 16th November 2019 at 12:51..