Battery Issues

[PAUL 123]

Hi all

I have been having some issues with starting my galaxy, it was just clicking so i had a look and there is a wire connected to the starter that has a square block connector, i unclipped it,cleaned it out and it started thought that was it a few weeks went by and it started again. I had another look and after messing with wire again it started, by now i was getting slightly miffed as i was having to push it everynite after work and they aren't the easiest of vehicles to push, anyway i decided reluctantly to take to local garage, i turned up after waiting a week for appointment and the guy who took appointment was sick and he hadnt booked me in ( i was raging) but after a few choice words they had a look for me,starter fine, alternator fine he disconnected a wire from battery that looked a bit dodgy and from that day on it started, until a few weeks later i came out to the car and it was dead nothing even radio stations had gone so ive decided to try a new battery and have been told that i need a decent heavy duty battery with at least a 100 something hertze, megajoules i cant remember what he said so if anyone can shed some light on that it would be appreciated, also this morning battery very low and when i turned it over im sure i heard a pop from exhaust if anyone can help with problems or a tip on the battery choice that would be brilliant thanks for reading my rant. (1999 2.3 16v ghia x) :(

[bhbobhill]

Hi Paul

Battery's are measured in amp hours, what it means is 1amp load will run for 1hour

Therefore in a 100amp hour battery that same 1 amp would run the battery flat in 100 hours

Regards

Bob Hill

[zorgman]

its easy all this battery stuff, go to a car discount shop and see the nice man and say, " hi ive got (insert make and type of car here) i need a new battery" man gets book out tells you what you need and price.

sorry to be so funny about it but this is a fact as loadsa ask same question and its so basic what to do

[Bigjeeze]

Better still go onto the internet and look for Car Batteries - Most sites have a finder that you input either your registration number or the cars details ie model etc and it tells which battery is for you. They can alsp deliver inclusive in the price Usually inclusive of 3 year warranty.. I would think around the

[PAUL 123]

Hi Paul

Battery's are measured in amp hours, what it means is 1amp load will run for 1hour

Therefore in a 100amp hour battery that same 1 amp would run the battery flat in 100 hours

Regards

Bob Hill

Hi Bob

cheers m8 i appreciate the quick response

[PAUL 123]

its easy all this battery stuff, go to a car discount shop and see the nice man and say, " hi ive got (insert make and type of car here) i need a new battery" man gets book out tells you what you need and price.

sorry to be so funny about it but this is a fact as loadsa ask same question and its so basic what to do

 

well cheers for the sarcastic idiot guide must be nice to know everything eh.

[PAUL 123]

Better still go onto the internet and look for Car Batteries - Most sites have a finder that you input either your registration number or the cars details ie model etc and it tells which battery is for you. They can alsp deliver inclusive in the price Usually inclusive of 3 year warranty.. I would think around the

[MadBaz]

That little wire for the starter, does it click nicely into place? On my old mk1 mine had a tab/metal clip missing, I had to push it back in every couple of days. It wouldn't cause battery drain though.

[PAUL 123]

That little wire for the starter, does it click nicely into place? On my old mk1 mine had a tab/metal clip missing, I had to push it back in every couple of days. It wouldn't cause battery drain though.

 

The wires go into to push connectors one slightly bigger than other so they partially go into each other and the clip clicks into place and you have to lift clip to pull apart, then the you push both blocks into a little hole just above starter, battery was fine m8 even when it was just clicking on turnover you had lights, radio stations etc now the starter is turning but the battery just dies,the mechanic said to get an uprated battery of over 100 amps and i didnt know if that was what goes into galaxies as standard or not but thanks for taking the time to reply.

[gregers]

just a thought have you checked the fuse/s under the bonnet?

[PAUL 123]

;)

just a thought have you checked the fuse/s under the bonnet?

No, another avenue to investigate thanks for that