ticking but not starting

bigblue2 · Post by **bigblue2** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:56 pm

went to move my car today and when i unlocked the door i noticed the central locking didn't work, then when put the key in the ignition the dash lights were dimmer than usual but not that much that would indicate the battery was dead but then i noticed they were flashing and there was a clicking sound coming from under the bonnet, also noticed no power to imobillisor key pad, the dash lights flash in time to the click which is a little quicker than the indicator flasher click, tried battery leads etc and they are all tight, any ideas please as i'm confused, thanks

Post by **steve_earwig** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:59 pm

That sounds horribly familar - dead battery. Got a meter?

bigblue2 · Post by **bigblue2** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:09 pm

no only a test light

need to get one though, it ran fine on saturday afternoon though, its not even trying to turn over though, would have though if dead battery it would try and turn over or no dash lights at all, but as never had a dead battery i wouldn't know for certain but the battery was totally flat when i got the car and took 2 days to charge so guess it maybe damaged

Post by **steve_earwig** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:20 pm

Two days sounds like masses of capacity. My one went from all to nothing in a matter of seconds, it measure ok but turning the ignition on the voltage dropped out of it and all I had was dim panel lights and ticking relays...

totaleclipse · Post by **totaleclipse** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:38 pm

no, wont turn slowly - turn the key and get a ticking is almost deffo a flat battery.

bigblue2 · Post by **bigblue2** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:39 pm

looks like new battery it is then, just had quick look on tinternet and cheapest i can find is about £80 is that the norm?, my nephew has a halfords trade card so maybe worth a try there, thanks for the info

bigblue2 · Post by **bigblue2** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:42 pm

totaleclipse wrote:no, wont turn slowly - turn the key and get a ticking is almost deffo a flat battery.

the clicking is when i turn the ignition on, it doesn't change when i turn the key to start position, but no lights on the keypad was my concern

Post by **Doggy** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:42 pm

Sounds like a faulty battery - possibly bad internal connection - this can be very bad news, generates heat, possibly sparks & lead-acid batteries give off hydrogen gas when charging.

I would change it soonest.

Post by **teamster1975** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:13 pm

Why don't you try these guys (link courtesy of steve_earwig!)
They do free next day delivery as well!

poddack · Post by **poddack** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:25 pm

Definately the battery, check to see if the alternator is charging it well.

Post by **teamster1975** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:45 pm

poddack wrote:Definately the battery, check to see if the alternator is charging it well.

I'd have hoped he sorted it by now!

bigblue2 · Post by **bigblue2** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:17 pm

well think its sorted local place said they'de try and charge the battery and see whats goin on, its worked fine since but for some strange reason the top of the battery is always wet when i open the bonnet, i can dry it off but next time i check its the same

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