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11-01-2012, 09:38 AM | #1 | ||
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G'day guys and girls,
Went to go to work this morning and the car (AUII XR6 Ute, 5 speed) wouldn't start. Everything has power (lights, stereo etc) but there was just one click and then nothing, the engine doesn't even turn over. I tried disconnecting the battery and reconnecting, but made no difference. This code/symbol showed up on the dash at one stage: I'm going to swap batteries with the old man's Falcon tonight and see if that's it. I know the ute needs a coil (as it has a bad miss under load) and I have one coming, could this be it? Thanks, Mark |
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11-01-2012, 09:47 AM | #2 | ||
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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I get this symbol every time the battery is disconnected. I thought it was normal.
When trying to start, I never try try to crank more than twice without turning ignition off before I try again. I tried too many cranks one time and triggered the smart shield. Just a thought. -Craig |
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11-01-2012, 01:06 PM | #3 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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yes i have had that code also after reconnecting the battery, i`ve noticed if i try and start it immediately, it`s just dead, i switch the ignition off and on again away it goes and the the dash lights come on as normal and no symbol, also noticed after reconnecting battery if i just leave it for about 20/30 seconds it starts first go,
i think i would be checking battery terminals and posts for cleanliness/corrosion, or the battery could be a dunger as you suspect ,can`t see in that pic how many volts is it showing? |
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12-01-2012, 11:40 AM | #4 | ||
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Turned out it was just the battery, 5 and a half years old.
Thanks guys. |
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12-01-2012, 08:23 PM | #5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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that`s a good innings for a battery, glad it`s only something simple.
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