Theres been a few things on here about burning out ECus, what the best way to get the wee beastie going. Still has some battery power but not enough to start on the button.
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, Feb 12 2009 02:53 PM
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 02:53 PM
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 02:56 PM
don't jump start, it spikes the stack.
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 02:56 PM
get a professional start pack do you know any garage they could lend you oneTheres been a few things on here about burning out ECus, what the best way to get the wee beastie going. Still has some battery power but not enough to start on the button.
Martin
if not a good push
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 03:03 PM
Jump starting funds terrorism.
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 03:12 PM
don't jump start, it spikes the stack.
depense how you do it after seven years the stack still look good
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 04:05 PM
I guess I'll get the RAC out, they have all the right gear.
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ps Who chose yellow as the base colour for the new site. Yellows a bad colour for highlighting on screen
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 06:26 PM
don't jump start, it spikes the stack.
Is this really true or just an old wives tale. I've heard it may times but have also jump started all 3 of my VX's and not had a problem.
Is there concrete evidence out there of burnt out stacks/ECU's or any other calamities.
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 06:33 PM
I've never had a problem with jump starting,
Just don't cut corners and be careful 
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 08:53 PM
Like's been said, I've never had a problem with jump leads, but bump starting our Ford was put down as the reason for the cat being destroyed.
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Posted 12 February 2009 - 08:57 PM
I guess I'll get the RAC out, they have all the right gear.
Martin s
ps Who chose yellow as the base colour for the new site. Yellows a bad colour for highlighting on screen
yellow is the best
and ps you pay a membership so make them work ..i do
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Posted 13 February 2009 - 04:11 PM
RAC came, battery was still usable but output was low so he fitted a new one. He was surprised how much hassle it was. I helped and its definitely easier with 2 people.
Car starts like a goodun now!
Martin s
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Posted 13 February 2009 - 04:13 PM
Is this really true or just an old wives tale. I've heard it may times but have also jump started all 3 of my VX's and not had a problem.
Is there concrete evidence out there of burnt out stacks/ECU's or any other calamities.
Jump starting the VX is solely responsible for climate change.
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Posted 13 February 2009 - 04:55 PM
I've never had a problem with jump starting,
Just don't cut corners and be careful
So what is the proper way?
I jump started my Seat today, never done it before just whacked two leads on and turned it over.
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Posted 13 February 2009 - 07:14 PM
I mean by the way the leads are connected, and best to connect direct to the VX's negative battery terminal, not the chassis. Always leave the keys out of the ignition until all leads are connected and the donor cars engine is runningSo what is the proper way?
I jump started my Seat today, never done it before just whacked two leads on and turned it over.
I must have done it 10+ times on the last VX!
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Posted 13 February 2009 - 07:29 PM
Yeah I'd jump start it but like someone said earlier don't cut corners...or get the cables the wrong way around! lol Never had a problem with that when I had an unreliable old battery last winter.
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