Went to start the car this morning and got a few “click click” noises then it fired up. It has done this once before, just after Christmas. Both times on cold mornings and the car doesn’t usually move during the week. Is the battery knackered? Last time I took it for a long drive and it’s been fine since then until today. Do I need to replace the battery or just drive it further at the weekend?!!
Sounds like a weak battery just about operating the solenoid to start!
Suggest you go down to Hulfrauds and get them to do a free battery check! Then you will know what to do!
Went to start the car this morning and got a few “click click” noises then it fired up. It has done this once before, just after Christmas. Both times on cold mornings and the car doesn’t usually move during the week. Is the battery knackered? Last time I took it for a long drive and it’s been fine since then until today. Do I need to replace the battery or just drive it further at the weekend?!!
Jez,
Whereabouts are you located - I bought a new battery from Lotus in November but didn’t end up fitting it…car now sold!!!
Whereabouts are you located - I bought a new battery from Lotus in November but didn’t end up fitting it…car now sold!!!
I’m in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Where are you?
Whereabouts are you located - I bought a new battery from Lotus in November but didn’t end up fitting it…car now sold!!!
I’m in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Where are you?
Were you on the Rugeley by pass yeterday (Fri 23rd) jez?
Whereabouts are you located - I bought a new battery from Lotus in November but didn’t end up fitting it…car now sold!!!
I’m in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Where are you?
Just outside Newbury - worth a try…
Just outside Newbury - worth a try…
Yeah, thanks mate. How much are they, out of interest?
Not me Jonny, although I am round there at weekends. Car doesn’t move much during the week, especially at the moment!!
Will keep my eye out for you, although you’ll be hard to miss!
Lol see you around mate
Jez do you still need a battery, about to buy a new one, can have mine. Let me know and you can pick it up from Lichfield next week…not far from Morrisons?
Jonny, yeah, that’s great. How old is it and how much do you want for it? I assume there’s no difference between the n/a and S battery.
Is it any easier to fit with the rear clam off- mine’s going in for bodywork repair next Saturday so will get the garage to fit.
I’m around each weekday from 4.30 pm next week so PM if you like and we’ll arrange it. Morrisons is only up the road.
Cheers, Jez.
Nothing mate, been in the car from new I guess (05) works great, spends most days on the conditioner. Will PM.