ibgarrow
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1997 4.6 HSE. Working fine until I got in and couldn't start it. It had stood for a week. Chattering from bonnet (starter motor solenoid?), "gearbox fault" on display. So I jump started it and all was OK. Ran it for a bit to let the battery recover.
Last night, the alarm went off (at 0230!). Remote button wouldn't stop it. Door locks were rattling at same rate as display was showing EKA message.
Eventually alarm stopped (battery too low?) but I couldn't enter EKA. 4 unlocks didn't register, although occasionally display changed to require code, but as soon as I tried code, the "disabled" message resumed.
I put the battery charger on today, but the alarm began again, so I disconnected the battery (probably incorrectly) and the alarm has stopped.
NOW THE QUESTION
I think the battery's duff; charger is showing high charge rate even after hours of charging.
If I replace the battery (it's currently disconnected), do I have to go through any special sequence to start the damn thing?
Thanks in advance. I've read a lot of threads here which suggest all sorts of things.
Last night, the alarm went off (at 0230!). Remote button wouldn't stop it. Door locks were rattling at same rate as display was showing EKA message.
Eventually alarm stopped (battery too low?) but I couldn't enter EKA. 4 unlocks didn't register, although occasionally display changed to require code, but as soon as I tried code, the "disabled" message resumed.
I put the battery charger on today, but the alarm began again, so I disconnected the battery (probably incorrectly) and the alarm has stopped.
NOW THE QUESTION
I think the battery's duff; charger is showing high charge rate even after hours of charging.
If I replace the battery (it's currently disconnected), do I have to go through any special sequence to start the damn thing?
Thanks in advance. I've read a lot of threads here which suggest all sorts of things.