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xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1072
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drivesafe wrote:Hi folks and not trying to hijack the thread but has anybody else had this problem and just hooked up another vehicle using a jumper connection through the rear socket, as described by wvlenthe, but not to jump start, just to get enough charge to get the doors to unlock using the remotes?
Think danger would be that if the battery was that flat, ie down to 2 volts there is a good chance it would blow the 30?amp fuse in the accessory feed with the initial current. (If using another vehicle battery as opposed to a bench supply). I asumed wlenthe has anderson connectors on his tractors to run kit on the trailers as he says he jump starts with them. No harm trying on the normal socket though, worst is a blown fuse! You have then lost the easy access to the battery though.. Just playing safe really. Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!
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11th May 2009 7:01 pm |
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dick dastardly
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: wiggleigh bottom
Posts: 1112
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xtc wrote:drivesafe wrote:Hi folks and not trying to hijack the thread but has anybody else had this problem and just hooked up another vehicle using a jumper connection through the rear socket, as described by wvlenthe, but not to jump start, just to get enough charge to get the doors to unlock using the remotes?
Think danger would be that if the battery was that flat, ie down to 2 volts there is a good chance it would blow the 30?amp fuse in the accessory feed with the initial current. (If using another vehicle battery as opposed to a bench supply). I asumed wlenthe has anderson connectors on his tractors to run kit on the trailers as he says he jump starts with them. No harm trying on the normal socket though, worst is a blown fuse! You have then lost the easy access to the battery though.. Just playing safe really.
My battery charger is fused to 10 amps, so that should go first. Otherwise putting the low wattage bulb in the circuit to act as a fuse was very good thinking. There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
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11th May 2009 7:22 pm |
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sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
Posts: 1663
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Roel wrote:On that TFC pm'ed me how to get in but my fingers are too big.
Glad you got in finally Roel, but you could have just asked your wife or someone with little hands for assistance I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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11th May 2009 9:01 pm |
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Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215
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I am not going into details but even children hands are probably too big.
The XTC way op putting power on the towbar electrics is a much easier way to be honest and probably as quick. You just need a charger to some power in the car a 15 V 3.5 Amps laptop charger will probably do and then open the door and you can jump start the D3.
The only thing. You need towbar electrics. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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11th May 2009 9:43 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2337
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Well I'll be damned, glad you got in in the end Roel I think I'm going to stash a 12S plug with a couple of wires attached somewhere underneath
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11th May 2009 9:53 pm |
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Roel
Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215
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No not underneath, more change on top. There is a lot off space in the front part off the roofrack. I am thinking off making a small lockable dry storage there. Roel
1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT
Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate
Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.
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11th May 2009 9:58 pm |
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DN
D3 Decade
Member Since: 24 Jun 2006
Location: W.London.
Posts: 2337
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Good idea Roel, only I have no such luxury as a roof rack . Still, thanks to you and the previous sufferers for bringing this blinding oversight to our attention.
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11th May 2009 10:11 pm |
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drivesafe
Member Since: 23 Feb 2006
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 867
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While it was probably a pain in the haemorrhoids for you Roel, but as you got it sorted, from all the help, it has certainly turned into a very good learning curve for the rest of us and glad to see you up and running again.
Thanks to all for an excellent read and education. 2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
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12th May 2009 12:09 am |
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Harlequin
Member Since: 29 Mar 2007
Location: Hornsea, East Yorkshire
Posts: 231
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Roel
Firstly, my roof lights were installed and wired by a main dealer - so I'm fairly certain they were done properly! I have a small round rocker switch on the dash to the right of the steering wheel - with an indicator light to show when it is activated. The roof lights only work when the headlights are on. However, I suspect that when the headlights are off and the roof light selector switch is left activated, it is providing power to one side of the pair of relays which work the four roof lights. I am assuming that there is therefore sufficient current drain to flatten the battery over a 10 day period (whilst on holiday last year!!). There was nothing else left on, so I can only assume that this was the cause and the guy from LRA was inclined to agree.
I now make a point of ensuring that the roof light switch is definitely off, if I leave it for any period of time. I was taught to be cautious.
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12th May 2009 12:50 pm |
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wvlenthe
Member Since: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Arnhem
Posts: 1967
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Hi XTC,
Quote:I asumed wlenthe has anderson connectors on his tractors to run kit on the trailers as he says he jump starts with them.
Actually I'm using these. Heavy duty stuff obviously and perfectly capable of jumpstarting a lorry.
I assume the cabling in our D3's will not take the kind of current needed for jumpstarting so be careful guys! Trickle loading is a fair possibility though!
@Roel: well done!
regards,
Wiljo D3 V8 HSE Auto in Zermatt silver - driveway version gone but not forgotten, only the living room cupboard version remains
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12th May 2009 6:48 pm |
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