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slipnslide

New Member

• May 23, 2011

• #1

A kind 'friend' accidentally touched wrench to metal whilst refitting a fully charged battery, resulting in sparks. Now, the D reg 90 won't start and when the key is turned it takes ages before the initial dashboard lights come on. Add to that if I attempt to turn it over the dashboard lights go out.

In order that I can visit the local car accessory shop today/tomorrow anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks

 

Last edited: May 23, 2011

Station House

Well-Known Member

• May 23, 2011

• #2

Has your 'friend' fully tightened the battery posts?

 

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slipnslide

New Member

• May 23, 2011

• #3

Yes - I checked them myself after removing the good Samaritan out of the way. To make sure I re-attached them, checking for corrosion etc

 

Andy Land

Well-Known Member

• May 23, 2011

• #4

New battery required I would say ... can you borrow one to make sure?

 

Fur Trapper

Banned

• May 23, 2011

• #5

slipnslide said:

A kind 'friend' accidentally touched wrench to metal whilst refitting a fully charged battery, resulting in sparks. Now, the D reg 90 won't start and when the key is turned it takes ages before the initial dashboard lights come on. Add to that if I attempt to turn it over the dashboard lights go out.

In order that I can visit the local car accessory shop today/tomorrow anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks

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you might of shorted the starter solenoid, or voltage regualator

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• May 23, 2011

• #6

a lesson in doing earth last when fitting,and first in removing,i would try trickle charging first before new