*is gonna throw a tantrum*

**NotaGoth** · 27th September 2005, 18:20

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*

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

**InDeSkyz** · 27th September 2005, 18:22

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

**jrandom** · 27th September 2005, 18:22

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** · 27th September 2005, 18:22

Sell the car get a bike no more problem.

**jrandom** · 27th September 2005, 18:24

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** · 27th September 2005, 18:24

Originally Posted by InDeSkyz

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.

think I might after this.

**NotaGoth** · 27th September 2005, 18:26

Originally Posted by Fish

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.

**James Deuce** · 27th September 2005, 18:26

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** · 27th September 2005, 18:26

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** · 27th September 2005, 18:27

Originally Posted by XxKiTtiExX

My old lady and I discussed joining the AA before she departed for Aussie. Sadly I never went ahead and did it.

think I might after this.

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

**placidfemme** · 27th September 2005, 18:27

Originally Posted by Fish

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** · 27th September 2005, 18:27

Originally Posted by Waylander

Sell the car get a bike no more problem.

..............

**Sniper** · 27th September 2005, 18:28

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.