mark11 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Ive got a problem where if my car is left for 2-3 days and not been used then when i go to use it again it wont start. The previous owner who i bought the car off a few years ago said this was the only fault with the carI dont know if he replaced the battery and i have never replaced the battery but i was just wondering if anyone could think of any other things i could check before i go an buy a new battery.I dont have an alarm on it so thats not draining it.It doesnt matter what the weather is like its always the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Start with the battery and work from there, starter motor, dizzy etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Start with the battery and work from there, starter motor, dizzy etc.X2 sounds like dizzy but check leads and plugs and dizzy cap & rotor for wear etc aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveolkinevel Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Id be checking boot light glove box light and the ashtray light to see if there staying on and draining the battery over night. If not alternator might be getting weak and not giving full charging voltage, should be 13.5v -14.4v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knight Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Id be checking boot light glove box light and the ashtray light to see if there staying on and draining the battery over night. If not alternator might be getting weak and not giving full charging voltage, should be 13.5v -14.4v cool mines always 13.9 right in the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodels Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Take it to an auto electrician and get a crank test done first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark11 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 crank test ? its just dead when turn the key started fine this morning?when it does it it does not even turn over like flat battery?i will check the voltage later thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie4 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Have you tried turning it off then back on again?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark11 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 yes incase was starter motor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilkesyMB6 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Have you tried turning it off then back on again??Thats what i say at work lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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