Just did my first possible “repair” on the van.
When I got back on Tuesday evening, and later tried to start it for @forddan68 and my neighbour who is a fan of American cars, there were a few clicks and then it took.
After dinner at Sallys, she had to jump start me as well, and the same thing happened, but once the jumper cables were on, it started instantly.
Last night, due to a huge truck fire on the A2/M2 the roads where I had planned to go buy a battery, we’re gridlocked as people seemed alternative routes home. So in the end I turned around, still 1.9 miles from my destination.
Came home and went to look at the battery again and take a few pics of the engine bay.
So I wriggled the terminals, and the earth which is tucked away under the fender, was loose enough that a bit of wriggling would see it come off.
So this morning I grabbed a very small 13mm socket and tightened it, and it took quite a lot of tightening.
Tried the ignition and instantly fired up.
Could the clicking start up be solved?
No idea, until it happens again and something else proves to be the issue.
Fingers crossed as always with a new toy.