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el_presidente
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bus won't start - even using jump leads

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Hello

The last two times I've started my bus it's needed jump starting... which I did no problem, I can't find anything draining the battery so I think it may just be knackered and I need a new battery. Anyway I went to jump start the bus today and it won't start - I just get a couple of strange, slow wheezes from the engine as if it's really struggling to turn over, and then nothing. (Should say that it hasn't been started for about a month.)

It's a 1.6TD - with the jump leads I'm getting 13.6V over the battery so shouldn't be a power issue. Very new to all of this so any pointers would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

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Re: bus won't start - even using jump leads

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https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Al ... t_starting" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

any good?
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Re: bus won't start - even using jump leads

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Thanks I'll have a look

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Re: bus won't start - even using jump leads

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which one does it sound like?

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/br ... cough.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: bus won't start - even using jump leads

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Ha! Number one! :D

Surprised it still does that whilst being jump started - maybe a dodgy connection somewhere, I will investigate

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