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What could be wrong with the battery on a 1997 diesel 2.5 transit if it won't start even with jump leads?
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∙ 14y ago
I run a Breakdown Recovery business and have seen this before. Usually it happens when the battery has zero (I mean ZERO) charge and you are merely charging the battery using jump leads.
An easier way to start it is to connect the positive cable (red) as usual but connect the earth to the engine direct. This should help unless the problem is not the battery.
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Yes but dont jump it from the battery on the transit under the boonet there is a steel eye use that to earth the jump leads then put the red jump lead on the red lead under the bonnet its like a battery lead it will have a red plastic cover on it thats where you jump a transit from do not jump directly from the battery
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Pull drivers seat forward pop the lid under seat and there she is ,attach leads of charger and plug in, alternatively go to a Ford main Dealer, they know how to charge!
How can you test a battery?
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Can you start a corsa with a flat battery with a ford transit van 350?
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What causes 2004 jeep to not crank eventhough it still has full battery?
start back at the battery, are the leads corroded? is there a clicking noise when the starter is engaged but the starter wont turn? are the leads from the battery to the starter in good condition. Usually any sign of a white powder around the battery or a lot of dirt is a sign of needing attention. The clicking could be a starter relay aor the starter itself needing replacement.
Can you charge a battery when it is in the car?
If your leads are long enough, yes.
How do you unlock ignition with dead battery?
Use jump leads from another vehicle or charge your battery on the car
Can you charge a battery in a motorcycle without removing it?
The basic answer is yes. By removing the seat you will expose the battery on most sport bikes and cruisers, this will allow you to view the battery and place the leads from a trickle charger on the battery. Always use caution not to cross the battery leads as you may damage the battery and or some electronic component. For Motorcycle related how to articles visit http://www.ronincycleparts.com
Will the alarm go off if you take the leads off the battery?
yes
