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I take it my battery is dead...

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:08 am
by 13twelve
This morn jumps into the car and tries to start it.

To be greated by a clicking noise and my dashboard lights proper manically flicking on and off (oh and the speedo rising on its own)

The battery wouldnt charge that well from a charger, but with the help of some bin men who gave me a push, the car got going.

Parked it up at work and it now wont start again...

So I'm guessing my battery has died?

sound about right?

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:06 pm
by bstardchild
I'd go with that provided you have checked that the alternator is charging - ie no red light on the dash flickering

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:11 pm
by 13twelve
yeah there was a red light on the dash flickering



i dont get cars

it took me to birmingham and back on friday, ran me around manc all weekend and then this morning its broke

it was particually cold, nor did i leave the lights on our out

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:13 pm
by bstardchild
13twelve wrote:yeah there was a red light on the dash flickering



i dont get cars

it took me to birmingham and back on friday, ran me around manc all weekend and then this morning its broke

it was particually cold, nor did i leave the lights on our out
Ahhh - well I reckon that your alternator might be failing rather than the battery goosed. On the other hand it may be that the battery won't accept the charge but I'd get it checked out before you spend any money on either.

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 12:22 pm
by 13twelve
lol cheers