Nash
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| posted on 20/6/09 at 11:31 PM |
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Bad Earth I think?
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
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/6/09 at 11:40 PM |
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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
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eznfrank
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 06:25 AM |
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What engine is it mate (I'm guessing it's mentioned in a previous thread?)
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 06:56 AM |
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Sounds like battery, but check all earths too. (especially the start motor one)
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Macbeast
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 07:03 AM |
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And the battery positive connection too.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 07:27 AM |
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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.
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02GF74
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 07:57 AM |
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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. 
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 08:36 AM |
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Another for checking battery but also check that the engine and chassis are earthed to the battery too. That stopped me once or twice.
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Nash
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:39 PM |
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It Lives! It Lives!
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 
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