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robertp6

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My car has not been started since August, went today and connected battery charger to battery and tried to start. Rev counter jumped up 1/2 way round the dial and stayed there when I turned on ignition, and when turning key fully to start all I got was a buzzing noise from engine bay. 1975 2200tc. Any ideas.

Cheers

Robert
 
2Diesels said:
Sounds like it just needs a good overnight trickle charge to me
Regards Colin
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Yep..I'd agree with that.

Might be a good idea to pop the plugs out, disable the ignition and spin her over for a few seconds once your battery's back in.
 
"connected battery charger to battery and tried to start." - are you using one of those boost chagers that actually start the engine ? I've got one but I think they are a bit risky to use

The buzzing noise sounds like the starter solenoid
 
the charger is a good quality but fairly low output unit which I bought mainly for motorbike batteries so I dont think it should be too risky, and I have used it on the car before. I will probably just buy a new battery as this one is 4 years old.
I'm hoping a light chap on the starter will release the solonoid and get me going then I'm off too check my uncles lock up for Bugattis.

Cheers
Robert
 
robertp6 said:
the charger is a good quality but fairly low output unit which I bought mainly for motorbike batteries so I dont think it should be too risky, and I have used it on the car before. I will probably just buy a new battery as this one is 4 years old.
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If it's just low output then it probably wont start the car unless you've had it on a while, I wouldn't rush out for a new battery just yet, I would still give it a good long charge unless you've done that & it still didn't work

robertp6 said:
then I'm off too check my uncles lock up for Bugattis.
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Wise idea 8)
 
Don't forget to check your battery is properly topped up (using distilled/de-ionised water) - it can make a big difference if the the battery is a few years old and the level has dropped below the top the plates. :idea: Let us know if you find any Bugattis.
 
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