*is gonna throw a tantrum*

[NotaGoth]

Oh yep had a great day at work.
Oh yep, car starts fine and I drive all the way home.

Dumbfuck left gate key on keyring, had to turn car off. Unlock gate.
Get back in car WTF, dead as anything!!!!!!

Yeah its car, you all are probably like "who cares" But I live on my own where there is no public transport.


Key turns fine, but not a single sound, light to show door is open goes on and what not. I tried to turn headlights on but nothing what so ever except it makes a fizzling sound.

Theres no one who I can get to look at it until tomorrow. They seem to think its just the battery, anyone else got any other ideas? Could it be something serious? Or am I worried over something real stupid?

*is seriously ready to throw a tantrum and cry or something*

:mad:

I'm fucking well moving to the city *giveZ* up :cry:

[InDeSkyz]

Are you with the AA? Give them a call if so.

[jrandom]

battery obvious cause.

any mates in range who can turn up and have a crack at jumping it?

if that works then stick the battery on a charger or spring for a new 'un.

check all your fuses first, though.

[Waylander]

Sell the car get a bike no more problem.:rockon:

[jrandom]

is it a manual?

push it to the top of a hill, hop in, try rolling it down and bump-starting it, then drive it to somewhere that sells batteries.

try not to stall halfway.

[NotaGoth]

Are you with the AA? Give them a call if so.

My old lady and I discussed joining the AA before she departed for Aussie. Sadly I never went ahead and did it. :weird: think I might after this.

[NotaGoth]

battery obvious cause.

any mates in range who can turn up and have a crack at jumping it?

if that works then stick the battery on a charger or spring for a new 'un.

check all your fuses first, though.

I have no one who can help me until tomorrow afternoon. :mellow:

[James Deuce]

Find the Fuse box. If the car was built post 1990 the fuse box will probably be in the engine bay. Prior to that it may be under the dash on the driver's side somewhere.

Take the lid off and there'll be a label under that tells you which fuse relates to what and there should be spare fuses of the correct amperage. Check the fuses by taking them out one at a time and checking that the fuse hasn't burnt out. If it is OK put it back where it came from. If it's bung, replace it with a spare fuse of the correct amperage.

If that doesn't help, kick the car.

[Ixion]

Try giving each battery terminal a shart wack with a suitable intrument. A wahck not a 'clobber the living daylights out of it". And feel each of the battery terminal, see if either is loose or hot. (And has at least one wire connected to it!)

SOUNDS LIKE A FUSE !!

[James Deuce]

My old lady and I discussed joining the AA before she departed for Aussie. Sadly I never went ahead and did it. :weird: think I might after this.

The AA get drivers mobile again 5% of the time.

[placidfemme]

is it a manual?

push it to the top of a hill, hop in, try rolling it down and bump-starting it, then drive it to somewhere that sells batteries.

try not to stall halfway.

lol she lives on her own... how's she gonna push it up the hill? maybe she'll need some spinach (sp)

EDIT: Ahhh she beat me to that response

[NotaGoth]

Sell the car get a bike no more problem.:rockon:


.............. :motu:

[Sniper]

If it was running fine and then wasn't, I would check both terminals before going near a fuse. Just make sure they are connected OK.

$10 says they are not.

[Waylander]

.............. :motu:
You know you want to.

[Ixion]

Do you have access to another car that could try a jump start (friendly neighbour or such like)

[NotaGoth]

is it a manual?

push it to the top of a hill, hop in, try rolling it down and bump-starting it, then drive it to somewhere that sells batteries.

try not to stall halfway.

I'll probably end up running myself over, some how.. :Pokey: trust me, I'm stupid

[jrandom]

yo kitti, if all this mechanistical stuff is getting u down and youd really like AA assistance, PM me and we'll do a fraudulent one on my membership. I never use my annual call-out limit up anyways.

[James Deuce]

I'll probably end up running myself over, some how.. :Pokey: trust me, I'm stupid

You need to find the self-esteem fuse while you're at it and replace that too.

[Korumba]

How Far North of Whangarei are you????..I have a spear Battery here..but its got big posts on it..what model car is it?????????????

[rfc85]

i go with the batt terminal idea wiggle/tap/shake them an try again

[Sniper]

How Far North of Whangarei are you????..I have a spear Battery here..but its got big posts on it..what model car is it?????????????

Careful of those spear bateries, they are dangerous. Quite sharp.

EDIT: Kitty, go outside, check the terminals and come inside and tell me Im right.

[jrandom]

lol she lives on her own... how's she gonna push it up the hill? maybe she'll need some spinach (sp)

you speled spinach just fine.

I was hoping she lived somewhere above sea level and not far from a drop in the road, you silly girl. not implying that she should find a point higher than her curent location and push the car there.

nothing better than spinach wilted in a pan with some butter and served with boiled and herbed baby potatoes and grilled snapper.

[NotaGoth]

terminals................ fuses........ umm..... :dodge:

is the terminal that thingy thats connected to the top of the battery?

YES I know I'm stupid so please don't tell me :(

[James Deuce]

I think the self-esteem relay is fubared too.

Never mistake a lack of information, education, or interest for stupidity, and never, ever, write stuff like that about yourself again.

[NotaGoth]

How Far North of Whangarei are you????..I have a spear Battery here..but its got big posts on it..what model car is it?????????????

Bay of Islands, too far north Korumba

[Waylander]

Terminal is the knob thing on top of the battery that the cables are connected too. Just what ever you do, don't lick your fingers and touch them both.


But I suggest doing as fish says. Find a good hill, preferably above a tall cliff then push the car down the hill from behind. Remember NOT to get back in the car.:doh: Then catch a ride to your local bike shop.:2thumbsup

[Sniper]

terminals................ fuses........ umm..... :dodge:

is the terminal that thingy thats connected to the top of the battery?



Yes it is Kiti, look at your battery and you will see a red connector and black connector. wiggle both and try again. Are there any lights on the dash?

[Sniper]

But I suggest doing as fish says. Find a good hill, preferably above a tall cliff then push the car down the hill from behind. Remember NOT to get back in the car.:doh: Then catch a ride to your local bike shop.:2thumbsup

Won't work if the battery isn't connected unless it has point

[jrandom]

is the terminal that thingy thats connected to the top of the battery?

the terminals are the metal posts sticking out of the top of the battery.

if you get to the point of connecting or disconnecting them, remember that there is electrickery involved, and try not to insert yourself in series with a closed circuit. zzzaaapp. also try not to mix up any plus and minus connections.


YES I know I'm stupid so please don't tell me :(

fuxache girl get over it, HOW many millenia did it take the human race to figure out the physics involved here and you think people will diss you for not being born knowing it?

everyone has to learn things at one point or another.

funny how most of us learn the mechanical stuff very shortly after sitting in tears staring at a broken-down vehicle.

[Sniper]

Good on ya Ms Fish. Kiti have yu checked the battery yet?

[jrandom]

Never mistake a lack of information, education, or interest for stupidity, and never, ever, write stuff like that about yourself again.

yeah. said it faster and betterer than I did.

[Sniper]

No such thing as stupid (cept in my case) Kiti. You just haven't learnt it yet.

You checked the battery yet?

[NotaGoth]

wiggle and a jiggle.. tap tap and brmmmmm

might keep my trusty spanner in my car from now on... :confused:

Thankyou guys, but fact is I don't know jack shit so I gotta ask someone don't I?


Now who do I need to pay... .lol

[Korumba]

Bay of Islands, too far north Korumba

Was there yesterday.....and heading South in the morning

Just saw Post, Well Done!

[Sniper]

Don't need to pay anyone, but I did bet someone $10 it was a terminal connection.

[jrandom]

wiggle and a jiggle.. tap tap and brmmmmm

whee heee! nicely done.

now go screw those terminal connections on good and tight with liberal CRC appliccation. they shouldnt bounce off like that.

[Ixion]

wiggle and a jiggle.. tap tap and brmmmmm

might keep my trusty spanner in my car from now on... :confused:

Thankyou guys, but fact is I don't know jack shit so I gotta ask someone don't I?


Now who do I need to pay... .lol

That good - but ASAP get your local garage or GuyOrGalWhoReallyDoesKnowAboutCars to clean and check those terminals, else you'll maybe get stuck again.

[Aitch]

sounds like crap on the battery connection to me. Take the connections off the terminal, wash the terminals and connectors with lots of warm water and reconnect. (I had EXACTLY the same thing a while back) Then go to Repco and get some anti corrosion pads and fit them.
Done
Fixed
No Sweat

(Unless I'm wrong)

((But I'm not))

[jrandom]

actually, without taking them off or anything, plain old boiling water from the kitchen jug is great for cleaning crap and corrosion off battery terminals, pour it liberally over one at a time (dont cause a little mini-hurricane-katrina over the whole thing or you'll create a short between the terminals, though).

do that, then use the crc to loosen up the bolts holding the terminal connectors on, then bang them right down and screw them in tight.

[HDTboy]

Now who do I need to pay... .lol
Drive said car down to ye local bottle shop, and buy yourself a bottle of jagermeister

[NotaGoth]

Was there yesterday.....and heading South in the morning

Just saw Post, Well Done!



Btw you never answered my question lol :p

[jrandom]

Drive said car down to ye local bottle shop, and buy yourself a bottle of jagermeister

yuck.

any drink that needs to be consumed ice cold to avoid having to actually taste it is not my cup of tea.

[NotaGoth]

Thanks once again guys. Will be taking my car to mums friend on Friday for him to have a nosey round, and what not. Now I have it going I don't want to muck round with it *doesn't know what shes doing* So it will have to wait til then. I feel kind of better now.

I dunno jack shit and have no one to ask, or anyone who lives close by that can show me things. even though I would like to learn. Was always made feel silly for wanting to learn, so sorry bout that guys.

Hopefully one day I won't be saying "is it that thing" :pinch:

[SARGE]

actually, without taking them off or anything, plain old boiling water from the kitchen jug is great for cleaning crap and corrosion off battery terminals, pour it liberally over one at a time (dont cause a little mini-hurricane-katrina over the whole thing or you'll create a short between the terminals, though).

do that, then use the crc to loosen up the bolts holding the terminal connectors on, then bang them right down and screw them in tight.


put a few Tsp of baking soda in the water.. strips the acid off.. thn carry a bottle of coke in the car and give it a few drops when you check the oil...

you DO check the oil right?

[Motoracer]

have no one to ask

:oi-grr: ............

[NotaGoth]

:oi-grr: ............


gah.........

[HDTboy]

yuck.

any drink that needs to be consumed ice cold to avoid having to actually taste it is not my cup of tea.
Mix it with red bull then tell me what you think

[jrandom]

Mix it with red bull then tell me what you think

what ratio?

please advise. will try.

[HDTboy]

what ratio?

please advise. will try.
Same as a standard drink

[Korumba]

Btw you never answered my question lol :p

The what do I do up north one, or the look what I have started now?

[Korumba]

and there’s one you haven’t answered !!!

[scumdog]

I'll probably end up running myself over, some how.. :Pokey: trust me, I'm stupid

Nah, ya ain't stupid, ya just don't know about this shit yet, never knock yourself because you don't know, hell I don't know how to put eye-liner on, see, we all don't know something eh? :weird: :wait: