Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Just tried to start the car makes a whirring noise then gives up and all lights dim would think was battery but the lights all come on when turn the key. The volt meter reads an 8. Happened before but got out locked and unlocked doors and was all fine! Please help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sounds like your alt is gone or your belt is loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Lights will still come on with low battery, but with 8v sounds like the battery has had it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 It'll be the battery, mine had exactly the same symptoms. How old is the car? Is it still on the original battery? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sounds like the battery may be at fault... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Its sparkys old one 04 reg 50k on the clock think its original. Is the one the aa guy will supply fine fr replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Its showing 10v at stand still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Its sparkys old one 04 reg 50k on the clock think its original. Is the one the aa guy will supply fine fr replacement Should be, but do a comparison for the A/H (Ampere Hour) rating of the original against the new and don't accept anything lower than the original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Its sparkys old one 04 reg 50k on the clock think its original. Is the one the aa guy will supply fine fr replacement It's lasted well for a an 04 plate the one on my 55 plate failed in 2009. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Only words that spring to mind are "for f**k sake!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My 54 failed early this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 In a way I hope it is the battery as its an easy fix. Cant think of what else it is just weird how electrics are all still fine. Spark plugs nd doin as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 8 years for a battery is really good going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 thats battery all over i believe, same thing happened to me, get new battery if you cant wait AA should sort it as long as yours isnt an import they should have a batt that will do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 99% sure it's the battery. Mine did the same.Cold weather seems to finish them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 99% sure it's the battery. Mine did the same.Cold weather seems to finish them off. Cold weather will always find out a weak battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinggreen Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 8 to 10v is not enough. Battery for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Battery is low but reason for fault was that connector had basically fallen off someone hadnt bothered to fit the cradle in place. Aa guy was mint fitted it all back propa so battery is another xtra item for the p2. Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 After reading it again I agree its battery. I thought you meant when you start the car it idles and whirrs and then dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 glad you're sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diab2005 Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 We believe you dBlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 it's good here innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 it's good here innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) My car?? If it is mine it had a new one about 9 months ago. A good toyota one too. Edit: not mine. Edited November 9, 2012 by sparky370z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 My car?? If it is mine it had a new one about 9 months ago. A good toyota one too. No, he means the other sparky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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