Guest naughtymutt Posted December 30, 2005 I had the electrics working on my car last time I was working on it. Went today and it showed dim dash lights (the STOP, coolant warning etc). Charged the battery and now there is nothing. Checked earth and wiring , fuses etc and nothing is wrong. Any ideas where to look next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex G 0 Posted December 30, 2005 does the car start? maybe you moved the rheostat for dimming the dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted December 30, 2005 what condition are the battery clamps in? once you're sure they're sorted follow the wire from the positive terminal to the small black plastic power distribution box on the slam panel and check its connected properly there, I've known the ring connector to break more than once. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest naughtymutt Posted December 30, 2005 what condition are the battery clamps in? once you're sure they're sorted follow the wire from the positive terminal to the small black plastic power distribution box on the slam panel and check its connected properly there, I've known the ring connector to break more than once. the car doesnt turn over. I will check the power box again tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richie-Van-GTi 70 2 Cars Posted December 30, 2005 check the earth strap on the gearbox. Ive had similar a few times and its always come down to that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest naughtymutt Posted December 30, 2005 I have checked the earth strap on the gearbox, it is fine. I have also checked that the battery is connected to the power distro box and it is. I am thinking that perhaps the battery has a dead cell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest naughtymutt Posted December 31, 2005 Check the earths with a multimeter today. The battery was showing around 11.5 volts when it wasnt connected. When it was connected to the car it dropped to .15 (ie less than a quarter of a volt). It was the same on the power distro box and also when I checked it using the Gearbox earth point and the one by the coil. Is there supposed to be anything else connected to the gearbox earth. I have two other leads both green and white. which appear to come from the loom that runs around the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted December 31, 2005 that batteries dead mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redtop 14 2 Cars Posted December 31, 2005 Thta battery sound as if its had it good days over it. Get a decent battery[varta] or something and you can't go wrong. If your still haveing probs check all the earths and clean them if they are corroded. Also check you alternator is working correctly when your new bat is in. Should be 13.1-13.9 roughly volts when running vehicle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest naughtymutt Posted January 2, 2006 Thta battery sound as if its had it good days over it. Get a decent battery[varta] or something and you can't go wrong. If your still haveing probs check all the earths and clean them if they are corroded. Also check you alternator is working correctly when your new bat is in. Should be 13.1-13.9 roughly volts when running vehicle. It was the battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
