Battery connection error - Page 2

stocktake · 5th December 2018, 19:51

It definitely isn't Rocket Science. Take it from someone who had a hand in the design of this before I retired.---

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What, you helped design a fence post? ......

Seriously, battery terminals 1st check and using a multimeter to check voltage isn't difficult at all

COLVERT · 5th December 2018, 20:03

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Originally Posted by stocktake

What, you helped design a fence post? ......

Take care not stock-----------------

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-----------Duck !!

Stevie Boy · 6th December 2018, 08:14

Thanks for all the replies

Think my first port of call is to charge the battery then I'll take it from there. There is a Rover/MG mechanic based a few miles from where i live in Derby city centre so will take it there assuming i can get up and running.

Am i right in saying even if the alternator isn't working and assuming the battery is ok and i can fully charge it i'd get a couple of days driving out of it?

macafee2 · 6th December 2018, 08:27

would starting the car, turning on everything electrical, with headlights on and horn button pressed and engine ticking over, would headlights get a bit brighter if engine is revved and alternator is working?

macafee2

stevestrat · 6th December 2018, 09:20

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

So, so sorry to disagree with you but as an erstwhile battery tech never, never hit the connectors to get good contact. You can crack the plastic top cover and get acid all over the place.

That's why I said tap the connectors with a rubber mallet not smack them with a lump hammer!

Stevie Boy · 9th December 2018, 11:35

Charged battery and took it it to Halfords. They tested it. Battery is good. They said its definitely alternator and quoted me £620 to change it. Had this car 2 weeks...

Im in Derby. Any recommendedations where to take it?

macafee2 · 9th December 2018, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Stevie Boy

Charged battery and took it it to Halfords. They tested it. Battery is good. They said its definitely alternator and quoted me £620 to change it. Had this car 2 weeks...

Im in Derby. Any recommendedations where to take it?

Halfords tested a battery of mine and said it was ok, it was duff.

macafee2

carnut · 9th December 2018, 11:49

Look on fleabay you will see lots of alternators on there not to dear and its pretty easy to fit your self or if you have a mate local with a few spanners

Stevie Boy · 9th December 2018, 11:59

I'll get one on ebay but cant fit myself so will have to take it to a garage and pay them to fit it. Wonder how long battery will last on this charge?

macafee2 · 9th December 2018, 12:24

Have you done as post 16?

macafee2

5th December 2018, 19:51	#11
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,586 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	It definitely isn't Rocket Science. Take it from someone who had a hand in the design of this before I retired.--- [/QUOTE] What, you helped design a fence post? ...... Seriously, battery terminals 1st check and using a multimeter to check voltage isn't difficult at all __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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6th December 2018, 08:14	#13
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks for all the replies Think my first port of call is to charge the battery then I'll take it from there. There is a Rover/MG mechanic based a few miles from where i live in Derby city centre so will take it there assuming i can get up and running. Am i right in saying even if the alternator isn't working and assuming the battery is ok and i can fully charge it i'd get a couple of days driving out of it?

6th December 2018, 08:27	#14
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,907 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	would starting the car, turning on everything electrical, with headlights on and horn button pressed and engine ticking over, would headlights get a bit brighter if engine is revved and alternator is working? macafee2

9th December 2018, 11:35	#16
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	Charged battery and took it it to Halfords. They tested it. Battery is good. They said its definitely alternator and quoted me £620 to change it. Had this car 2 weeks... Im in Derby. Any recommendedations where to take it?

9th December 2018, 11:59	#19
Stevie Boy Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Derby Posts: 96 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 11 Posts	I'll get one on ebay but cant fit myself so will have to take it to a garage and pay them to fit it. Wonder how long battery will last on this charge?

9th December 2018, 12:24	#20
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,907 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Have you done as post 16? macafee2