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that was what i was trying . i wonder if the problem i am having is r the cable is not getting a good enough connection like you have in photograph. i dnt have spade connectors with me. or the cable is not heavy enough ,

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Aye, as Bob says I'm in Caithness, and happy to lend a driveway. And tools/bits/hands. PMd you
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thanks again for the offers of help. i will start heading south on friday from scourie , i will try to wire it again tomorrow with heavier cable , i have aa and they can get me to a mechanics is ullapool if needed , if i can get it started ok i will make a run for straight home , live near loch lomond so i might be able to get home if i can get it started without having to stop and switch of
will have another mess about with it in morning, 4 year old should have been in bed hours ago

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if the crawling underneath method works It sounds like you need the hot start relay, offer stands to fit one if you can get to Skye by Friday evening.
SWMBO has plans for us on Saturday or I'd bring it north and meet you half way.
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Thanks for the offer. I am going to head down on Friday and get the van back closer to home. A freind is coming to meet me in case I need a hand with something . I should/ hope I can get it home . Will contact you if needed. Thanks for the offer of help .

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Good luck with it Dave. :ok
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