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North2007 29th October 2016 07:23 PM

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Video of starting attemp

steamship 29th October 2016 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by North2007 (Post 119070)
Lee, all codes cleared. Subframe and rack remained in place, only cooling and alternator removed. New battery doesn't seem to have a code, I'll return for a batttery with a BEM code, before coding. That's for your advice.

I'm sure I've read somewhere on the forum about recoding a new battery, even if it doesn't have one. Will need to do a search to see if I can find it.

ADDENDUM: That didn't take too long. Not exactly what I said it was about, but worth a try. The link is as follows:

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....84&postcount=4 and the line in particular was:

'Just go into the battery coding and change the end digit to +1 from where it is and you'll probably find all is well again for a long while '

Worth a try, and may save you having to taking it back to the shop.

47p2 29th October 2016 09:27 PM

Silly question from me but is the new battery fully charged?

North2007 30th October 2016 05:14 PM

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Coded the battery, attempted to start. Listened to the start click a few times. I had removed the strap and replaced it before tightening up. I removed the strap and filed the innner washer, chassis plate and bolt, to ensure a good connection. Firer up first time ������. Many thanks for all your help. Attached photo of strap

47p2 30th October 2016 07:45 PM

Did you have that earth strap off when doing the turbo?

North2007 30th October 2016 08:44 PM

Earth strap was removed, then secured back on, it was tight! However would not conduct well enough to turn starter. Only after a file back did it work.

47p2 30th October 2016 10:06 PM

So where exactly is it?

North2007 30th October 2016 11:05 PM

Right when arch, photo shows side of strut - just to right of it 13mm bolt securing

47p2 31st October 2016 05:53 AM

That will be under the wheel arch liner then?

North2007 31st October 2016 07:15 AM

Yes


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