Hi Lads,
Hopefully after I tell the story someone in here can point me in the right direction to help me sort this out and get the old girl started.
I've got a 96 V8 Auto which has been running ok until last week. I turned the key and nothing - just a couple of clicks and that was it.
Checked the battery and it was at about 6.4 Volts now I know there's another leccy issue because it keeps blowing a fuse(for rh side & tail lights) but that's been going on since before crimbo - just haven't had enough time and decent weather to get into it. Anyway, I charged the battery back up to 12.9V and refitted it. Turned they key and she made a half hearted go at turning over once then nothing. Just a repeated clicking from somewhere in the engine bay(fast at first then slower with increased attempts at turning the key) - from other posts I've read I guess this could be the starter relay?
I've checked the main earth terminal/point just behind the battery and it looks solid enough.
After a couple of minutes(probably half a dozen goes in all) the battery has gone back down to 9v ish. Is this normal for an ok battery or is it suspect?
Now I'm ok at following instructions to check stuff and half competent with normal leccy but no clue on car leccy and how the bits work so apologies in advance for any stupid questions.
I'd really appreciate any ideas on what to check/do next.
Thanks
Hopefully after I tell the story someone in here can point me in the right direction to help me sort this out and get the old girl started.
I've got a 96 V8 Auto which has been running ok until last week. I turned the key and nothing - just a couple of clicks and that was it.
Checked the battery and it was at about 6.4 Volts now I know there's another leccy issue because it keeps blowing a fuse(for rh side & tail lights) but that's been going on since before crimbo - just haven't had enough time and decent weather to get into it. Anyway, I charged the battery back up to 12.9V and refitted it. Turned they key and she made a half hearted go at turning over once then nothing. Just a repeated clicking from somewhere in the engine bay(fast at first then slower with increased attempts at turning the key) - from other posts I've read I guess this could be the starter relay?
I've checked the main earth terminal/point just behind the battery and it looks solid enough.
After a couple of minutes(probably half a dozen goes in all) the battery has gone back down to 9v ish. Is this normal for an ok battery or is it suspect?
Now I'm ok at following instructions to check stuff and half competent with normal leccy but no clue on car leccy and how the bits work so apologies in advance for any stupid questions.
I'd really appreciate any ideas on what to check/do next.
Thanks