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Bad Earth I think?
Nash - 20/6/09 at 11:31 PM

All,
I took delivery of the Indy today and on getting it home I charged the battery, connected it up and on turning the key I got ignition lights but on engaging the starter I got nothing. No click, ignition lights went out. I'm thinking Bad earth?

I will be going through the whole wiring circuit but if anyone knows any obvious tips about the described issue I would appreaciate a heads up.

Regards..........Neil

blakep82 - 20/6/09 at 11:40 PM

i'd try jump starting it first. reason being it might be the battery. had a similar thing on the bmw. battery was duff. or you might not have given enough time to charge if its only been today

eznfrank - 21/6/09 at 06:25 AM

What engine is it mate (I'm guessing it's mentioned in a previous thread?)

Ben_Copeland - 21/6/09 at 06:56 AM

Sounds like battery, but check all earths too. (especially the start motor one)

Macbeast - 21/6/09 at 07:03 AM

And the battery positive connection too.

speedyxjs - 21/6/09 at 07:27 AM

My donor came with a duff battery and even after being on charge for 5 hrs, it still wouldnt turn over. Had to jump start it each time.

02GF74 - 21/6/09 at 07:57 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Nash
on engaging the starter I got nothing. No click, ignition lights went out.


light going dimming a bit is expected but going out indicates the b attery is struggling to supply power.

you should be able to hear the solenoid click.

if you have a multimeter, measrue battery voltage.

should be 12.5 or more when charged.

and it is worth checking that the high power connections are cleaned and sound - remove them, rub until shiny with 600 wet 'n' dry and replace.

it is possible the seller stuck in a duff battery prior to pick up - I had rhis done with my Z1000.

mistergrumpy - 21/6/09 at 08:36 AM

Another for checking battery but also check that the engine and chassis are earthed to the battery too. That stopped me once or twice.

Nash - 21/6/09 at 05:39 PM

Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!

Duff Battery! Jump Leads and she turned over a treat. Fuel in and Broooooomm!

Fantastic. Thanks guys for the battery advice.

.......Neil