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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Went to start the car this morning and nothing

I noticed yesterday morning that it only just started, but i drove to work and after finishing time, it fired up no problem.

But this morning, it had no power what so ever.

My drive to the office is only 10miles away, so im thinking that a 20mile drive (there and back) didnt charge the battery up enough for this morning? Plus i have an external usb hard drive in my car, with a sodding blue led thats constantly on, so prehaps this drained what little power i had left!

I'll have to go find some jump leads or one of those starter jump pack thingys later! anything i should be concerend about now my battery has gone flat?
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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If it isn't holding a charge for very long it may need replacing.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:31 PM
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Just replaced mine,
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JimUK,Apr 15 2008, 07:31 AM
Get a new one for sure or else you'll end up stuck somewhere embarrassing!
Like South Wales?

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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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Oi!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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I phoned honda, but my reg isnt on their database and they need my chassis code before they will order or confirm my battery!

Dont suppose someone has a chassis code of a JDM, or the part number for a JDM battery do they?
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:28 AM
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I think the JDM batteries may be different from the UK ones. They often have smaller terminals which means you would need to replace the +Ve & -Ve leads. You may find it easier to get a Halfords replacement.
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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If you keep the car in a garage overnight then I would think about investing in one of those trickle chargers which would solve your hard drive LED issue.

Andy
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Its not in the garage unfortunatly
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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A USB powered hard drive shouldnt make it go flat surly??
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