car wont start

  1. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Cumbria Posts: 1653 BMW E46 325ci
    #1
    my batteries fucked and i need a new one but for the time being i have to jump it every other day. This morning it wouldnt start off my mam an dads car...could the car im trying to jump it off affect it...i.e. if i try another car could it work?
  2. Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 dundee (scotland) Posts: 466 saxo vtr/vts engine
    #2
    could do the jump leads could play a part and also if the pattery is totally goosed then the engine will still not run should start with the leads on tho as it needs some power to run as every thing is electric from fuel pump to coil pack why dont you just buy a battery
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1
    #3
    if u keep jumpin the bat, its goin to burn the bat out for good and then it wouldnt start mate at all mate, u wna get a new bat straight away, bats wont last for ever!!
  4. L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 32
    #4
    Jump leads can be at fault, I have spent ages trying to jump cars and its been poor leads.

    I replaced my battery today, i got it off of ebay for £33 or something with free next day delivery and it turned up today. I cant fault it at all and considering it has a 3 year warranty which is the same as halfrauds which are chargin £75 for the same size battery its a pretty easy, cost effective replacement!