Sounds more like an earth/ battery connection issue.
Do the lights still operate when they are switched on? If they do, try turning the key and they ought to go out if the is a connection issue. It could also be the solenoid on the starter or a relay which powers the solenoid, although a relay to operate a relay is maybe a long shot. Bet you never had this sort of thing whilst you lived in Scotland!! To you and Judi Colin Regards From: John Rutherford [mailto:jarutherf...@btinternet.com] Sent: 07 September 2012 11:50 To: mogtalk2 Subject: [mogtalk2] I hate (don't understand) electrics So some advice will be greatly appreciated. Came home last night (25m drive) with headlights on; nights are drawing in. Switched off on drive; opened garage, tried to start and battery flat! Before I rush out and replace the battery, I will have it properly tested but to do that it needs to be fully charged so I wont know the final outcome until tomorrow morning. Hopefully, it is just an old battery at the end of its life, but if not .? Fan belt is fine and nicely tight so am I right in thinking that if the alternator was failing to charge, the ammeter and/or ignition light would have given me some prior warning? My ammeter has always shown a positive charge, some way between 13 (mid-point) and 15. Yesterday was no exception. Should the battery be OK, what do I look at next? Many thanks John Rutherford 1988 +8 View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ <https://www.listbox.com/member/?&; b> Modify Your Subscription <http://www.listbox.com> Image removed by sender. ------------------------------------------- View posts on The Mail Archive http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/ [http://www.mail-archive.com/mogtalk2@listbox.com/] Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=22459785&id_secret=22459785-4a39ddf8 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
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