Recent content by Schildy

That's fair enough, I just wanted to see IF it would turn it quickly but agree it could cause more damage than good!

Here's a quick question for you (and I haven't tried it before I speak with you) IF I was to 'bypass' the mega fuse would that allow the engine to crank do you think?

Which in consideration it ran 4 way flashers and side lights for almost 2 hrs doesn't surprise me?

I can se it, I can reach it, it's a 21mm...the ONE socket I don't have as it's out at my caravan!!! garages open tomorrow...I'll leave it til then and hope they can recover and take a proper look. Thanks again Graculus...you're a star sir.

TBH...the battery is the least of the problem in consideration but thanks. And as it is only a couple of years old with a 5yr warranty I can sort that.

Struggling on turning the crank as I don't have a bar long enough I can get to Halfords tomorrow ...What size nut is it...13mm or larger?

Good afternoon...it's your friendly PITA here...So, I went out again to check the mega fuse and found as follows... With Battery connected as it should and measuring between +/- terminals I had 11.94v. Then placing probe at the end of the +ve lead but BELOW the mega...had millivolts...I now...

Thanks again…I’ll be certain to update you on any progress good or bad but can’t thank you enough (even though you scared the crap out of me!) 🤣

I will definitely be trying the crank turn tomorrow…great way to spend the New Year but at least I’ll not have a hangover 😂 There were other DTC’s but I associated these to the fact they were transmission/gearbox related after the recovery guy had used the ‘emergency’ gear puller under the...

Tried once then called recovery. Don’t recall lights dimming. Whilst on hard shoulder the 4 ways were on and as it got dark I put side lights on. Never tried again until today when I heard solenoid clicking when trying.

I guess I'd better hope for a free turning crank tomorrow then huh? TBH I didn't experience a drop in power before it went...it literally just went 'clunk' Ah well... it is what it is!

A seized engine? Now you are scaring me? It coasted to a controlled stop albeit I had no power steering or 'soft' brakes, I had to stand on them to stop. But I assumed this was because the car lost electrical and shut down' now you are saying seized engine. Would there not have been a 'bag of...

And if all measures ok through the mega you would suggest the likely problem WOULD be the alternator? When ‘attempting’ to start no drop in brightness of interior lights or dash that I can see. The ONLY tell tale is that solenoid click. Would that sudden shutdown (there really was no warning) be...

Again thank you…you’ve been a massive help.

So assuming with ign on I’m reading the 12v where, battery to?