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Jan 7th, 2008, 16:34 | #11 |
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Cheers guys. Ill go take it off in a minute.
What are thinking with regards to taking the battery out of the loop so to speak? |
Jan 7th, 2008, 16:35 | #12 |
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Machine Mart are selling an inexpensive multimeter which is a handy tool.
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...gue-multimeter
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Jan 7th, 2008, 16:47 | #13 | |
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However, if there is a big drain on the battery caused by an electrical fault or drain on the car then tomorrow, your battery will start up Ok... This will tell you whether it is the battery or the car at fault.. Des. . .
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Jan 7th, 2008, 16:49 | #14 |
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Excelent.
Fingers crossed for the morning. Im kinda hoping its the car so I can do some detective work with a multimetre In the mean time ill keep a 13mm spanner/socket with to keep disconnecting the battery when I park up. |
Jan 7th, 2008, 16:54 | #15 |
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If you're going to get an ammeter for checking the quiescent current drain (nothing turned on), make sure it is capable of at least 10A DC. DO NOT attempt to switch on the ignition or start the car with it in place....
Yes, theory of disconnecting the battery is to see if the car is draining it, or the battery is discharging itself. If it's the battery, take it back. It would be useful to see what the voltage at the battery terminals is when running and switched off. |
Jan 7th, 2008, 17:00 | #16 |
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Im to pop out to Aldi tonight to see if they have any if not ill try somewhere else or borrow one this week.
BTW, if I do get one I will need novice instructions on how to use it |
Jan 7th, 2008, 17:03 | #17 | |
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Hi,
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Check on line: Aldi Lidl Des. . .
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Jan 7th, 2008, 19:42 | #18 |
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I had this problem with my old Escort, bought a brand new battery and it drained it over right charged it up and it did it again, so i removed the alternator and as u spin the pulley it was all rough and sticky, part exchanged it in for a reconditioned one and fitted it 10 mins later and all was good again!!
Best of luck! Jose |
Jan 7th, 2008, 19:45 | #19 |
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Jan 7th, 2008, 20:19 | #20 |
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Dead batt
Hi Bruce T,
I had the exact same problem with my 440. Turned out to be the glovebox light swich being faulty ... noticed it one night by coincidence when fumbling about for something on the floor. Light was staying on and draining the battery. It's a long shot perhaps, but maybe you've got a light staying on somewhere courtesy of the car rather than yourself? Best of luck, Anthony. |
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