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Kim wrote: >>>>>Today we tried to start it and it would not turn over. I tried my new >>>>>Black & Decker Battery device we discussed on this list a week or so ago. >>>>> I had a sneaking suspicion it might have a low battery after sitting for >>>>>a few weeks, so after the recommendation on the list, I bought one. I >>>>>did nothing. After poking around a bit, I tried a traditional jump and >>>>>it started right up.<<<<<Hi, Kim, Glad to hear that you have made significant progress and are being careful in all regards. You should be able to easily check your battery voltage by using a multi-meter across the terminals, or by use of a load tester (a better, more accurate method). You can also check the cigar lighter voltage by use of the two cable multi-meter. I had to charge my Black & Decker battery booster overnight iaw the manual. It took 15 minutes to charge my almost- fully-depleted battery prior to start. I started my C-90 without hesitation. The internal program in the booster has a multitude of safety features and various lights to indicate it's condition. Make sure you follow them closely. Is it possible that your cigar lighter has a solenoid between it and your battery, and/or is wired to your Master Battery switch? the check described above should suffice to check each. Better make sure. Note that the booster must be recharged after each use, and perhaps once a month if not used. In the event you received a defective booster, I'm confident that B&D will make a refund. Good luck, DON (not Mr Goodwrench ). ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
