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31-01-2010, 01:02 PM | #1 | ||
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so my car hasnt been turned on n 2 weeks. the battery is fine, lights music radio aircon can all come on but the car when started doesnt turn over. it ticks 3 times.. turn ignition TICK TICK TICK.
can any 1 assist me or should i just call racq?
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31-01-2010, 01:25 PM | #2 | ||
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to me just sounds like the battery still hav enough voltage to run accesorys but not enough cranking amps to autually turn it over, have you tried a jumpstart?
otherwise no idea cos it should turn over no matter what unless starter motor is shagged but they dont just pack up overnight, so i still reckon battery.
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31-01-2010, 01:38 PM | #3 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2010
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definately the battery have been there many times. get your self one of those solar battery charges for when your car is sitting long periods of time.
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31-01-2010, 02:19 PM | #4 | ||
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Yup, battery it is
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31-01-2010, 02:30 PM | #5 | ||
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yea, u guys where spot on, racq came along and he had the voltage meter and it was just under the right amount of volts or whatnot to start. started first time when he pluged that portable battery in with jumper cables. gonna leave it half hour then take her for a drive
thanks peeps
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