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Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 24 Jan 2011 12:14 am
by macplaxton
volvosneverdie wrote:Dont buy cars blind kids!
If I stuck to that rule, I wouldn't have a lovely white Vario.
Risk it for a biscuit kids!
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 24 Jan 2011 02:50 am
by Ride_on
No problems with bonnet up while testing...Have you checked for some sort of bonnet short?
Obviously a solid short would probably go on fire, but it may be a resistive one through carbon or something (after arching has burnt it up).
You should really check the current while the car is running and driving and off of course.
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 24 Jan 2011 07:07 pm
by CBA
The charge may well be 14.x volts but at a ridiculously low current. Check the wiring from alt to battery for knackeredNess. Hmmm. Boot light staying on? Glove box light occasional sticking on? Other push switch operated lights? Hmmm. Heated seat relay sticking? Window demist relay? Have fun.
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 24 Jan 2011 07:52 pm
by volvosneverdie
CBA wrote:The charge may well be 14.x volts but at a ridiculously low current. Check the wiring from alt to battery for knackeredNess. Hmmm. Boot light staying on? Glove box light occasional sticking on? Other push switch operated lights? Hmmm. Heated seat relay sticking? Window demist relay? Have fun.
Ride_on wrote:No problems with bonnet up while testing...Have you checked for some sort of bonnet short?
Obviously a solid short would probably go on fire, but it may be a resistive one through carbon or something (after arching has burnt it up).
You should really check the current while the car is running and driving and off of course.
VND a few days ago wrote:I sold it this morning.
Thanks lads, but it has gone now.
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 12:11 am
by macplaxton
Do you still have it?

Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 12:32 am
by Speedy88
I can solve your electrical problem, send me your msn

Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 12:49 am
by jtbo
Good Day,
This is Omar Cheater.. From Kenya Africa. Due to your car being at teh Internetz , Am intrested in purchasing Vauxhall diesel . .car , you placed the Internetz which am intrested in and willing to buy .i deal in buying and resell of new and used cars here in Africa. i buy and sell cars across the country and overseas deals. so this is no new business ..all what i need to know about these car is just the present conditions of the car and also if you could send me more pictures of the car .that will be much appreciated ..include the last price you are willing to sell the car excluding the shipping fee ,becos i will be handling the shipping of the car my self .onced the payment is made out to you for the car and confirmed by you then will my local shipping agent comes for the pick up of the car at onced..so there is nothing to worry about these transaction just send me details of what i asked and we look forward for a successfull business transaction....
Best Regards
The Scammer
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 01:04 am
by volvosneverdie
jtbo wrote:Good Day,
This is Omar Cheater.. From Kenya Africa. Due to your car being at teh Internetz , Am intrested in purchasing Vauxhall diesel . .car , you placed the Internetz which am intrested in and willing to buy .i deal in buying and resell of new and used cars here in Africa. i buy and sell cars across the country and overseas deals. so this is no new business ..all what i need to know about these car is just the present conditions of the car and also if you could send me more pictures of the car .that will be much appreciated ..include the last price you are willing to sell the car excluding the shipping fee ,becos i will be handling the shipping of the car my self .onced the payment is made out to you for the car and confirmed by you then will my local shipping agent comes for the pick up of the car at onced..so there is nothing to worry about these transaction just send me details of what i asked and we look forward for a successfull business transaction....
Best Regards
The Scammer
Car is now sold.
Thank you for your interest.

Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 03:31 am
by foggyjames
I think I know what's wrong. You can't measure a sensible charge voltage because...you don't own it anymore
cheers
James
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:30 pm
by volvosneverdie
foggyjames wrote:I think I know what's wrong. You can't measure a sensible charge voltage because...you don't own it anymore
cheers
James
Thanks for the advice, I'll go outside now and check....................................
Yes, youre right. I deffinatly dont seem to own it any more.
I do own something else though.
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:32 pm
by theo2468
volvosneverdie wrote:foggyjames wrote:I think I know what's wrong. You can't measure a sensible charge voltage because...you don't own it anymore
cheers
James
Thanks for the advice, I'll go outside now and check....................................
Yes, youre right. I deffinatly dont seem to own it any more.
I do own something else though.
What!!! Please say the 340
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:39 pm
by foggyjames
volvosneverdie wrote:I do own something else though.
Win!*
* before confirming the state of win, I reserve the right to know what the vehicle in question is...!
cheers
James
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:43 pm
by volvosneverdie
foggyjames wrote:volvosneverdie wrote:I do own something else though.
Win!*
* before confirming the state of win, I reserve the right to know what the vehicle in question is...!
cheers
James
it aint volvo flavored. or rwd flavoured. But the price was right. And young Cardwell might approve.
it has very good power to weight ratio. (when im not in it).
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:44 pm
by theo2468
What is it
Re: Whats wrong with me!? (Contains Whinge)
Posted: 25 Jan 2011 06:47 pm
by volvosneverdie
theo2468 wrote:What is it
Dude, you will NOT approve.