We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold. I remember Mike P saying something like:
That's the one. I wonder if PP's Dad has now discovered Usenet.
Not quite true, yes the Calcium type requires a higher charging voltage to fully charge, BUT as the smart charge system is optimised for a calcium battery, it will not sense correct, and thus fully charge a regular non-calcium type. We all know that a undercharged battery doesnt last very long...
Tim.
Loads of cars used for short journeys never have a *fully* charged battery. Makes no difference to the practical life of it.
Fully discharging a lead acid does, though.
So I was correct then? It was only a guess. ;-)
ROTFL! Yesssy indeedicourst.
Safe to say I'm being a bit over keen :)
I had another look in the service history and the plugs were done at 33k cars now on 42k so could point the leads possibly ? or for the sake of the plugs worth doing them aswell ?
Excellent tip on signs of a failing battery *thumbs up*
I've been a little quiet the last few days haven't I lol the haynes manual has turned up which is keeping me entertained :) .. currently reading the rear disc pads, discs, carrier section seemes a straight forward task.
I didn't know everything was archieved so I can have a search through the main google page, excellent, thanks Chris.
I think I may have gone a little ott with all my questions so I thank you for you patience and politeness :)
Hope your all having a nice sunny morning/afternoon soon.
I plan on a little car washing and a bbq :)
Have a nice one all.
Check if the plugs are genuine; if so just replace the leads if you are not certain they were not done with the plugs.
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You're welcome.
You too.
Chris
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