Stephen CA
Core Member
Thanks for that. I'm hoping it's something that simple and nothing more expensive as the Campervan MoT is due next week and I need to get some work done on the Beetle engine. ?
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Renegades working with Beaulieu to put on this show on 16th June 2024. Renegades meeting at Rownhams Services to leave at 8.00am to convoy down to Beaulieu.
https://www.solent-renegades.co.uk/threads/beaulieu-custom-and-american-show-16th-june-2024.55909/
What have you done to your vehicle today?
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Thanks for that. I'm hoping it's something that simple and nothing more expensive as the Campervan MoT is due next week and I need to get some work done on the Beetle engine. ?
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
Just sounds like battery hasn’t got the balls. Low charge and cold weather most likely.
Will
Core Member
I agree. Chances are the battery has probably got weak from the cold as Dave says. The clicking you can hear is the starter engager solenoid firing/pulsing but there isn't enough current to turn the starter. Jump starting can be used for diagnosis - if it starts with a jump, it's most likely just a flat battery. But if it still just clicks, as Dan says, there is probably a battery or starter connection issue.
Stephen CA
Core Member
Thanks everyone. I'll try and jump start it and, hopefully, that will cure the problem. I really need to get out and drive it more during the winter months.
Will
Core Member
I put the GP in for MOT last Thursday and they aborted the test because a metal brake pipe had corroded and failed. It was the worst one to access too...right behind the front crossmember, accross the tunnel to the OS front. All replaced with a new pipe now for re MOT this week hopefully. You can see where the old one had perforated on the right in this picture!...
Little Deuce Coupe
Active member
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
Little Deuce Coupe
Active member
I always carry bluetac, it has got me home before.blutac?
Will
Core Member
Re-tested today, passed with no advisories!!
Will
Core Member
Yep...that's knackered! lol
Little Deuce Coupe
Active member
You'd think that if these parts are hidden away, they would be protected, sadly not!
Will
Core Member
That's a good point
.In the case of that section of brake pipe (which was made of steel as they mostly are), the weather could get to it but it couldn't actually be seen... even from under the car!
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
On the road for another year
Will
Core Member
Yep! Lets make it a good one!
Stephen CA
Core Member
saleen 192
Core Member
Nooooooo that's just wrong or have you doctored the pic to see if are sponge Bob chap likes them lol
Patrick looks so right on 5 spoke wheels
AmericanThunder
Super Moderator
Who is Patrick?
Spongebobs best friend, lives under a rock next to the pineapple.
