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Rick_Nova
21-07-05, 03:24 PM
any recommendations too a new battery? as when running ice drains current! do i go for a normal halfords job? or go find a diesel one some where? any help appreciated, cheers

Chris
21-07-05, 03:26 PM
slap a Diesel one on there and get a power cap

and, maybe try technical or ICE forum :roll:

Rick_Nova
21-07-05, 03:28 PM
lol wasnt sure where too post this, as it drains even ussin leccy windows! lol diesel one it shall be!

Stuart
21-07-05, 04:05 PM
first port of call would be new alternator if the battery is being drained etc.

Jim
21-07-05, 04:35 PM
Check your earth straps too.

Jim

STE Novavanman
21-07-05, 06:43 PM
and your jock straps try seeing what current the batterys running at withengine off and running

Rick_Nova
21-07-05, 07:52 PM
err engine off under half way! engine on above half way! lol i may have too take her for another spin see how it goes, then see about alternator and battery etc

STE Novavanman
21-07-05, 08:54 PM
yeah work throught the things you have been told one at a time then when it does it again you know what to do

ANDYRACER
22-07-05, 01:18 AM
Best bet is just to buy a power cap and a diesel battery. Since my bro fitted his power cap his battery never goes flat anymore. U can pick up a nice 1 farad power cap for about 60 quid. Well worth.