Disconnected battery how to open boot??? - Page 2

Dragrad · 30th July 2015, 21:54

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Originally Posted by 3disco

If it's a V8 the battery is in the boot!

It's a 1.8

3disco · 30th July 2015, 22:00

If it's an MGB then the batteries are under the rear seat!

ihoo · 31st July 2015, 02:06

there are three succesfull "voltage injections" through side direction repeater in our club. I didnot tested this; no information about v8, I don't know how it works (and how they found out this), but they say that it is working despite the lack of sense.

Maybe this is effect of drain-source link in transistors (which power lamps) in light switch module.

of course it is completely bad idea if main battery is not present (wires can contact each other or body); our club used this method case of totally low battery.

Greeners · 31st July 2015, 03:00

I doubt its an MGB as the don't have them fancy electronic boot locks....

My money is on a Facelift V8 with a flat battery (If it was an FWD car, open the drivers door with the key and pull the bonnet release to get to the battery)

As already posted, the V8 has a main cable in a junction bob on the nearside front chassis leg

murphyv310 · 31st July 2015, 06:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3disco

If it's a V8 the battery is in the boot!

Ah Ha. You Learn something everyday 😁

Greeners · 31st July 2015, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by murphyv310

Ah Ha. You Learn something everyday 😁

Les4048 · 31st July 2015, 18:56

As already posted, the V8 has a main cable in a junction bob on the nearside front chassis leg[/QUOTE]

Thankfully someone read what I posted

3disco · 31st July 2015, 18:58

They did but still not sure what car he has!

RayH · 31st July 2015, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Someone's nicked your spare David!

trikey · 31st July 2015, 23:59

Or the battery terminal on the alternator can be used.

31st July 2015, 02:06	#13
ihoo Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Russia Posts: 30 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	there are three succesfull "voltage injections" through side direction repeater in our club. I didnot tested this; no information about v8, I don't know how it works (and how they found out this), but they say that it is working despite the lack of sense. Maybe this is effect of drain-source link in transistors (which power lamps) in light switch module. of course it is completely bad idea if main battery is not present (wires can contact each other or body); our club used this method case of totally low battery. __________________ Sorry for my grammar Last edited by ihoo; 31st July 2015 at 02:24..

31st July 2015, 03:00	#14
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I doubt its an MGB as the don't have them fancy electronic boot locks.... My money is on a Facelift V8 with a flat battery (If it was an FWD car, open the drivers door with the key and pull the bonnet release to get to the battery) As already posted, the V8 has a main cable in a junction bob on the nearside front chassis leg __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

31st July 2015, 23:59	#20
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,816 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Or the battery terminal on the alternator can be used. __________________ Lest we forget..

30th July 2015, 22:00	#12
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,494 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	If it's an MGB then the batteries are under the rear seat!

31st July 2015, 18:56	#17
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	As already posted, the V8 has a main cable in a junction bob on the nearside front chassis leg[/QUOTE] Thankfully someone read what I posted

31st July 2015, 18:58	#18
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,494 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	They did but still not sure what car he has!