taffy1967
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Post by taffy1967 on Jul 11, 2009 0:01:05 GMT 1
We're with the AA and so far so good as we've not had to call them out. Although we were told that their recovery men tend to only carry computers now for modern cars with diagnostics ecu's and stuff.
But they said covering a classic Mini wouldn't be a problem.
As for a battery, well keep well away from Halfords because theirs are over priced and not much cop.
I got my standard Mini battery from my local Sparesworld over 2 years ago and it's still going strong and hasn't caused any problems. It's only a 'Moura' make battery and I'd have liked something a bit more fancy, but until it plays up (if at all) it'll do.
Oh and it only cost around 15 quid.
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Jul 11, 2009 0:21:05 GMT 1
cancel the rac ( you got a 14 day period in which to do it with no charge) they are a rip off and go with www.icbreakdown.co.uk/index.php£29 a year unlimited call outs |
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Post by jjitaljob on Jul 11, 2009 8:26:48 GMT 1
063 is better as it doest strain alternator. if your batteries playing up id check earths first. after all a bad earth will mean battery is not getting good charge. so earth that engine well!!!
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taffy1967
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Post by taffy1967 on Jul 11, 2009 14:14:55 GMT 1
Perhaps try a volt meter on the battery, both when the engines running and switched off.
I believe you're also supposed to switch all the electric things on, like the heater, lights, rear screen demister etc and then see how the battery is coping.
If it stays constant (around 12V, or a bit more?), then the battery is fine and the alternator is also in good order.
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Post by Phil J on Jul 11, 2009 14:18:27 GMT 1
Tested the battery this morning and it wouldnt hold any charge so bought a new one, the date on the old battery was 1999 so I think its fair to say it had led a good life  |
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Post by boycie101 on Jul 11, 2009 15:16:22 GMT 1
wonder you did'nt take it back for refund phil as only 10yrs old lol
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Post by jjitaljob on Jul 11, 2009 19:56:46 GMT 1
-reading of around 13v is alternator average working, reading of below 9v once a load put on the battery means its knackered. average battery life being 4years nowadays.
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Post by Phil J on Jul 11, 2009 21:12:42 GMT 1
Jamie fitted his Mk2 lights yesterday, and Taff fitted his reversing light, I think with a chrome numberplate light and boot lock it will look great..   |
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Post by boycie101 on Jul 11, 2009 21:18:42 GMT 1
luv the reverseing light |
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Post by jamiejones on Jul 11, 2009 21:22:25 GMT 1
Its very bright |
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Post by boycie101 on Jul 11, 2009 21:26:50 GMT 1
i bet lol
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taffy1967
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Post by taffy1967 on Jul 12, 2009 0:51:11 GMT 1
Looking good.  |
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Post by jamiejones on Jul 28, 2009 18:25:51 GMT 1
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Post by timsmini on Jul 28, 2009 19:09:40 GMT 1
you now me I help out where I can
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