--Dave--
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As some of you will already know my car didnt start ...again. Even though i went out in it for a good few miles on Tuesday.
I didnt leave any lights on, or the ignition for that matter  so i've come to the conclusion that my battery is dead 
Thing is, i'd like to just go to Halfords and get them to change it, its only a fiver after all to fit, but what happens if the same happens to this battery? Then i'd be pissed!!
What else could it be apart from the battery that is causing it to lose its charge and not start? I charged it up for about 10minutes using one of them halfords 1200cc car chargers and all was ok. It almost cut out though when i revved it...
thanks for the help
Dave
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Adam-D
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alternator could be dead
is the batterey light on when the car is running??
what engine u got ive got a few spare alternators
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--Dave--
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the battery light goes off as normal when engine is running.
I have a 1.2 16v SXI
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Adam-D
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then i think it could be the battterey.
does it look old?
if you get a new batterey get a calcium one from halfords
and if poss get a diesel one they pack more power and last longer if you do stop start journeys or have big stereo 
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--Dave--
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ok thanks, do the diesel ones cost much more?
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Adam-D
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not a lot m8
if you cant strech to it just get a calcium one. they last longer and have a longer warrenty
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Kerry
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just to rule out the alternator dont halfords do free alternator tests?
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--Dave--
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when i saw your name kerry, i thought it was going to be another one of them "Call the AA" posts... 
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Adam-D
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
just to rule out the alternator dont halfords do free alternator tests?
i think they do
i dont need em coz i have ma own tester 
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Kerry
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quote:
Originally posted by --Dave--
when i saw your name kerry, i thought it was going to be another one of them "Call the AA" posts...
seriously though i know its only a long shot but get it tested just incase
rules it out then
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--Dave--
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okay okay will do.
Thanks for the info
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daman2k
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mr clutch, free checks they will tell u if it is the alternator or the battery or what ever
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--Dave--
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mr clutch? where abouts are they then?
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Kerry
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bang next door to mr fly wheel
[Edited on 11-03-2004 by Kerry]
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daman2k
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http://www.mrclutch.com/pages/branch_locator.asp
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--Dave--
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i've basically decided that im going to get a new one. Can't hurt.
Thing is, how do i get the old battery out? and what connections do i take off first? '-' right? and then + ?
Also, i heard it's held in the car with only the 1 bolt, is that right?
oh and thanks for the link daman2k
Dave
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dont bother your arse getting a diesel battery, it may be greater ampage than the std battery but your alternator will have to work harder to charge it.
aye one bolt holds a little plate which holds the battery in position
disconnect the -ve terminal, then the +ve
reconnect the +ve, then the -ve
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Gambit
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and wipe some grease (or vaseline!) round the terminals to prevent them going rusty
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and-m
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To be honest, I got a 55aH Delphi one from a motor factors and it is a calcuim one cost just over £30. Halfords tend to be too dear. Vauxhall also do their value 'Go' batteries which are very good value usually and even better on tradeclub 
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--Dave--
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so do i take the whole plate out as well as the battery? or just the battery itself?
Cheers
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Gambit
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the plate is only a small square bit of metal
just go and have a look at your car, all will become clear
its a 10min job to remove and fit a new battery
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--Dave--
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ok thanks.
What effect will this have on the ECU? Do i need to leave the battery off for any length of time for it to reset?
Dave
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Gambit
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nah, never worry about anything like that
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--Dave--
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ta mate
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--Dave--
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okay, there are more connections coming off of the battery. What's the best way to take these off?
Cheers
Dave
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