traction failure

Hi gents

Have a traction failure report and engine won't turn over. Started with an ABS fault reported which I tried to clear using hawkeye. Did not clear it. Car had already started this morning but a bit sluggish. I have disconnected and reconnected to battery but did no good. currently waiting for the rescue service.

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What is the condition of the battery and charging output (when you get it going) 38's need good electricery

Sounds like battery going down and throwing up odd messages, as Alan said check battery and alternator when running, more info on engine an year helps

brianp38dse said:

Sounds like battery going down and throwing up odd messages, as Alan said check battery and alternator when running, more info on engine an year helps

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Afternoon Brian.

Afternoon Alan, I was playing the other weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD764r83g-Q got to get it running for my sons school prom.

Best check yer Battery Bill...then check Alternator Output....

As you know, the first step in all RR diagnostics is confirm a good strong electrical supply!

Hi Bill you have been quiet for some time. As others said, battery and/or alternator would be a fair bet.
Hope you are keeping well.

Double echo echo

brianp38dse said:

Afternoon Alan, I was playing the other weekend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD764r83g-Q got to get it running for my sons school prom.

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Sounds weak Brian, have you stripped the carbs? Jets may be gummed up.

Have striped and cleaned carbs now, all i did before was put two stroke fuel in and give it a go, not bad for 13 years not running.

Hi Gents, thanks for your answers, Mayday recovery came out and tested the battery and advised me to buy a new one. He said it might be okay if I charged it but he reckoned it was about nackered. It has been on the car since I bought it over 4 years ago so I figured maybe it had done okay. Anyway hope it will be okay now. Going to test alternator function today just to be sure. I also need to acquire new battery cables cos the terminals are a bit loose. I need to use it today so hopefully it will be okay now.

Datatek said:

Hi Bill you have been quiet for some time. As others said, battery and/or alternator would be a fair bet.
Hope you are keeping well.

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Hi Keith, not been doing much on the computer/net at all really. Computer has been dodgy, working sometimes and not others. We are okay here, had a couple of health scares but all OKAY. Hope all is well with you. As Sue says, getting old is not for sissies

all the best.

enery8 said:

Hi Keith, not been doing much on the computer/net at all really. Computer has been dodgy, working sometimes and not others. We are okay here, had a couple of health scares but all OKAY. Hope all is well with you. As Sue says, getting old is not for sissies

all the best.

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We have our little problems too, nearly finished the new kitchen though despite the problems. Glad you are keeping well

brianp38dse said:

Have striped and cleaned carbs now, all i did before was put two stroke fuel in and give it a go, not bad for 13 years not running.

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Bit of advise for anyone trying the same sort of thing. Take the plugs out and put a little oil in each cylinder disable ignition then spin engine on starter til oil lamp goes out. Then put plugs in and try the start.

wammers said:

Bit of advise for anyone trying the same sort of thing. Take the plugs out and put a little oil in each cylinder disable ignition then spin engine on starter til oil lamp goes out. Then put plugs in and try the start.

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My uncle used to do that way back in the mists of time-always worked!!

enery8 said:

My uncle used to do that way back in the mists of time-always worked!!

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I am from the mists of time believe me. Putting compression and combustion loads on bearings that have been dry for years is not a good idea.

wammers said:

Bit of advise for anyone trying the same sort of thing. Take the plugs out and put a little oil in each cylinder disable ignition then spin engine on starter til oil lamp goes out. Then put plugs in and try the start.

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Yep turned it over by hand then starter to make sure it was ok and get some oil round then plugs in and try to start it.

wammers said:

I am from the mists of time believe me.

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Most people on here seem to be from the mists of time. This is a joy, as the spelling and punctuation makes it possible to communicate.

I will apologise now for my spelling and punctuation now as its not my strong point never has been