Thread: Dead D2

Ean,

Very possibly just the battery, more than likely either a complete open circuit internally, or a terminal clamp loose/ corroded.

JC

Thanks Justin, have read its not good to jump start a d2, does that include from a dual battery,would the serge protestion work if she tryed.

Was thinking of just putting a lead from the 2 positives as the negs should be the car.

Whats your thoughts.

Cheers Ean

Ean

same happened to us a few years ago. We had a battery which went open circuit from one minute to the next. I hope that is all that's wrong.

Erich

Might be a dumb question but has anyone checked if the terminals are on tight, loose terminals will stop it dead.

Jason.

Originally Posted by Ean Austral

Thanks Justin, have read its not good to jump start a d2, does that include from a dual battery,would the serge protestion work if she tryed.

Was thinking of just putting a lead from the 2 positives as the negs should be the car.

Whats your thoughts.

Cheers Ean

Ean,

Yes jump starting is quite safe, if the neg is attached to the block, or the AC bracket etc on a Td5. IF the battery has an open circuit though, I would fit a new battery as the system doesn't like running on alternator alone.

JC

Just an update,She tryed to jump start it and the dash all lit up but the car wouldnt start, will fit a new battery today and see how it goes.

It sounds like the battery has a real problem cause the volt meter fitted to that battery sometimes reads 6v and then if ste try.s to start it or jump staert it it goes up to 10v whilst the other battery is reading 12.6v.

Thanks for the reply's..This is the downside of spending 7 months at sea..not being home when the car does something like this..

Cheers Ean

D2 are very twitchy when in comes to juice will completely cut off shut down if you are .1 v off if the battery is stuffed a volt meter can get false readings to
cheers kelvin

just got back from vic river,does she need a help with anything.