Thread: 300TDI Manual Won't START

Have had the Amaron green batteries recomended to me, I have got one but have yet to use it in anger as did a head gasket before had a chance to install.

Originally Posted by luke68

FAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
In the end it was the battery. Jump started the car with the wifes car. that little led on the battery is something stupid. In daylight it looks like it is showing that the Batt is ok, but in the dark it show that it needs charging. So I charged it overnight nad the Batt Charger was showing that it was fully charged.
tried to crank it over with the key, just more rattling from the numerous relays, etc. Put a multimeter onto it and it shows 12.7V.

obviously has 12V but no AMPS for cranking. At least It had enough juice to disarm the alarm.

In search of a new battery. Any suggestions to Brand????

Up there where you are and with all the rough roads and corrugations,I would be looking at spending a bit more and buying a spiral wound battery,I won't push any particular brand (they don't pay me).

Wayne

Hi Luke

I would just trot down to a reputable battery shop and ask them to recommend something that suit's your needs and budget.
They can do a test on your old battery, so I would be having that done as well.

While you are working on the vehicle, spend some time going over all the connections of the heavy cables, give the facing surfaces of the joints, the mother of all cleans and then fasten them back securely. Some white petroleum jelly / Vaseline spread around the joint, will help to stop any more corrosion occurring.

Also, keep a sharp eye open for any soldered joints in the lugs that need redoing, as they sometimes crack and at first glance could still appear ok.

Cheers Arthur

It's also worthwhile considering a marine grade battery - they are built to withstand the constant vibrations of belting into rough seas and are therefore also suited to the bumps and jolts of 4WDing.

Thanks Guys,
All sorted now. got a Exide battery 600CCA standard fit for 300TDI. Just spend the last couple of hours putting the centre dash back together after relocating the Immobliser under the steering wheel for later re-soldering (Maybe spider bypasss??).

Does anyone know where I can get a good nick centre dash facia as my original is sstarting to fall apart from the heat and 12yr old plastic. The one with the air vents and Heater controls on it??

cheers Luke