carl0s Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 "click" "click" "click" My battery is in very poor condition, but I don't *think* this is the problem, because I have had the charger on it for the last half hour. This has happened a few times lately, and very strangely, mashing the accelerator pedal a few times has allowed the car to start.. sometimes it sounds very tired like the battery is weak, then it's fine. It's almost as if the engine is too stiff and mashing the accelerator helps free it up. Hmm. Except today, where nothing I do will start it, and I am here with a suit and tie on, with oil on the sleeve Help, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Get a new battery... Your going to need one shortly anyway with winter on its way. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Check earth cables for corrosion. Also Alternator connections. My dying starter on the kit did this. I gave it a smack with a hammer and it was ok. Obviously needed replacing at that point. Probably is the battery tho' as Gaz suggests - go and get a new one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I gave it a smack with a hammer and it was ok. Obviously needed replacing at that point. lmao Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 lmao Gaz. Dodgy bushes... amazing what a hammer can fix isn't it? It's more commonly known as Tiger Tool No.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yeah check the connections for corrosion and if on tight enough. I've never had a problem but the other week when getting some new tyres i had nothing from the battery, just enough for the imobilser. Had a look and they had some corrosion crap on them and were slightly loose. Cleaned them up and tightened them up and touch wood nothing since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yeah I guess this is the lack of "cold crank amps" then. I have so many places to be today too :grrr: I could take my mums Mazda 323 or I could nick the battery out of the NA... yeuck oil.. grrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I could nick the battery out of the NA... You sure it's not knackared too? (assuming we're talking same NA with all the other grief) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Mine did that clicking thing when I first got it, even after 10 mins with the stereo on!!! Got a new battery and was amazed at how quickly it started!!! Was taking 5 or 6 turns before starting before now does it straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 could this be a starter motor solenoids issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Dodgy bushes... amazing what a hammer can fix isn't it? It's more commonly known as Tiger Tool No.1 lol a technical adjuster is the most important tool in an Aircooled VW owners tool kit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 In the RAF it was what we called 'percussion adjustment' when some of the nav equipments wouldn't work. i.e. 'Jar the equipment on the hangar floor'!! (Only joking....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Well the good battery made no difference. After much pissing about and messing with starter connections, it 'nearly started' a few times (really sounded like a tired battery, but I know this one is good), then it started. I will be checking the earth and starter motor connections when I get home later. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael parker Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I gave it a smack with a hammer You mean an Engineers knock:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlam Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 get yerself a starter,sound like that has gone, you can remove the starter and check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Sounds like my corolla gti did when the battery was low and the solenoid stuck. Had to put it in gear and rock it back and forth to free up the solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 Well it's been fine all day. Started up about three times so far and hopefully once more shortly. You wouldn't beleive the earache I got for borrowing the battery from the un-taxed un-insured N/A that's sat on my driveway and won't be being touched until tomorrow "how do I know you've not swapped the engine". "will it not damage the battery, since yours is not a Jap-spec".. "really pissed off". "knew you'd start taking things off it". I won't be charging for fitting the RSR tomorrow, or the heater matrix or electronics I've fixed. Anyone want a gobby bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I'd fit the RS*R to yours mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 21, 2005 Author Share Posted October 21, 2005 I'd fit the RS*R to yours mate. I've already got one! She's copying me horns and all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I've already got one! She's copying me horns and all Oh - (mental note, view sig before posting the obvious) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Well it's been fine all day. Started up about three times so far and hopefully once more shortly. You wouldn't beleive the earache I got for borrowing the battery from the un-taxed un-insured N/A that's sat on my driveway and won't be being touched until tomorrow "how do I know you've not swapped the engine". "will it not damage the battery, since yours is not a Jap-spec".. "really pissed off". "knew you'd start taking things off it". I won't be charging for fitting the RSR tomorrow, or the heater matrix or electronics I've fixed. Anyone want a gobby bird? lol, well we'll just have to say what Mr Garage guy says tomorrow. I'm sure he'll know if you swapped over the brake calipers, engine etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 23, 2005 Author Share Posted October 23, 2005 lol, well we'll just have to say what Mr Garage guy says tomorrow. I'm sure he'll know if you swapped over the brake calipers, engine etc Oh yeah well I didn't think you'd notice or even mind if I swapped your brake discs and calipers for mine after all I drive my car a lot more than you and being a UK it is a bit more worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralookin Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Hey guys, guess what I had to fork out for today?: A BIG BEAUTIFUL BATTERY! My car woudn't start this afternoon whilst I was out shopping and I thought I had immobilised the alarm. After much delibertation with very helpful staff at Motorworld they solved the problem by testing my battery, which was as flat as a pancake . Upon connecting the tester, the car started like a rocket. I guess this "need to replace" has nothing to do with Carl0s borrowing my battery for use in his vehicle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 No you thick bitch it's because you sat there with either: (a) your headlights on or (b) your radio on with the engine off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 No you thick bitch it's because you sat there with either: (a) your headlights on or (b) your radio on with the engine off. Now fuck off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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