landy has been off the road for a while, just put two fully charged batteries back in and tried to start.
The first attempt sounding promising (didn't start but sounded like it would in another couple of attempts)
The second attempt I turned the key and the stater motor started up again, but a noise by the batteries made me stop turning the key - but the starter didn't stop. A little alarmed I turned they key all the way back, and then took it out completely - starter still going and not sounding too good either. uh oh. luckily the batteries are on the inside (not under the bonnet) and I hadn't put the cover on, or tightned up the cables, so I was able to yank one of the negative leads off which stopped the starter motor... but there was a nasty burning smell...
Soooo... any guesses as to what would cause that? it worked fine last time I used it, but hasn't been used for a while (months).