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  1. 7th May 2013, 12:55 PM #1
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    Think I might have fried it

    Hi Guys,

    Did a stupid thing on Saturday and connected a battery charger without removing the leads. Just a quick top up to get it started so I could go and buy a new battery. Anyway when I tried to start the disco (97 Series 1) up, the alarm came on and the key in the ignition won't stop it. I haven't used the hand set in years and only operate the car by using the key.
    So the question is, how bad have I done and can anyone suggest how to get the car back up & running?

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    Brett
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  2. 7th May 2013, 01:58 PM #2
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    most likey the battery went completely dead and the alarm has been upset.

    do the reset thing and see how it goes with the new battery.
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    Quote Originally Posted by billiardbrett1 View Post
    Hi Guys,

    Did a stupid thing on Saturday and connected a battery charger without removing the leads.
    Hi Brett - why do you think that is a stupid thing to do - In 40 years of driving I have never removed the leads even in my RRS and not had any issues. For sure - turn off the charger before disconnecting the charger clips to prevent sparking (battery explosions) and voltage spikes but I have never removed battery cables to charge the battery.

    I do not think your issues are directly related to the charging and as mentioned I think the battery has just died upsetting systems.

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  4. 7th May 2013, 04:35 PM #4
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    Thanks guys,
    I have always disconnected a battery before charging so you can see why I thought that may have been the problem. I will go and get a battery tomorrow and see what happens. If that doesn't work I will be back to ask for more ideas
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