lil b 0 Posted January 9, 2010 i need some advice or if anyone else has experianced this... i tried to start my 8v this morning as i turned the key... nothing no lights no splutter i dont even think the fule pump primed !!! i fitted a new battery (vartar) just before xmas and was driving it on a regular basis and done about 200 miles in it untill the weather turned bad ... has anyone else experianced this ?? coukld it just be the electrics not likeing the intense cold??? :( thanks bexs :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted January 9, 2010 Check your battery terminals are tight - in fact, uncouple the battery, grease the terminals with something like 'coppaslip' available from any car parts place. Then reconnect the battery. It's also possible that the battery is just flat if something's been left on in the car - interior light or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted January 9, 2010 check battery voltage, although its a new battery, the cold could of made the battery voltage low, failing that, check and clean connections,earth an pos, on the terminals, and the main earth to body!i have an 8v but have experianced this, have you tryed jump starting it,? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil b 0 Posted January 9, 2010 Right thanks! To be honest I tried to start it and just got fucked off with the cold, I will undo the battery and re grease the terminals + check the earth (as this was not done when I swapped it, and it looked dry!) If this does not work where else can I check? Cheers :notworthy: lil b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted January 9, 2010 If that doesn't work the chances are that the battery is flat and needs charging or a jump start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 9, 2010 Might just be a faulty battery tbh... try and charge it overnight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majik 0 Posted January 9, 2010 Unlikely (but not impossible) to be battery if it was fitted new at christmas and driven since. Check earth connection by using a jump start cable one end to battery negative and the other end to good earth point, inlet manifold gearbox casing etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted January 9, 2010 /\/\/\ yeah but the cold is killing batteries. I have had a relatively new one die in the cold.Serves me right for not buying a heavy duty one. Sounds like a flat battery to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
