clicks and doesn't fire - Rover 1.8T auto connie

oswestryalex · 5th April 2018, 19:31

Hi guys,
I got the MG ZT going OK after the winter layoff, and now I am trying to get the Rover 1.8T connie going. Unfortunately we had to be away some weeks with bereavement, so returning the battery is flat. I thought to jump start using a good battery, but when I tried all it did was click and flash a red light inside and the indicators on the outside. Any thoughts? Last Rover 1.8 I owned I changed the battery, and had the original one go flat, and never had problems restarting. Any hints would be very gratefully received. Cheers Alex.

stevestrat · 5th April 2018, 20:27

If the battery is really low a jumping from a battery won't be enough, jumping from a 2nd running car might. Try charging the battery for 24 hours minimum or swap for the good battery.

5th April 2018, 19:31	#1
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5th April 2018, 20:27	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,480 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	If the battery is really low a jumping from a battery won't be enough, jumping from a 2nd running car might. Try charging the battery for 24 hours minimum or swap for the good battery. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map