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[Nosebolt]

looks like the CJ batteries have given up, neither will hold more than 11 volts so will need to find some replacements, more fukin cash I ain't got

[Cockney Boy]

You tried a scrap yard as they are getting more for a good second hand one than they'd get in scrap value.

[Nosebolt]

mate has a trade account at Bristol Batteries so will get new just don't need the expense just now

[Bishops Finger]

Mr Bolt...by given up what do you mean...its probably new ones but exlain the symptoms

[Nosebolt]

on charge for 24 hrs. off the charger reads 12.8v within 30 mins and not fitted to car reads 11v

[Bishops Finger]

Had this issue @ 12months ago...err no expert but its probably battery

[Cockney Boy]

Just out of interest what voltage and charging current is your charger kicking out?

[Nosebolt]

I'm using a Ctek charger and have run conditioning as well, the batteries were stood for a year not in use and are screwed, was only really venting at having to spend more money I aint got

[Bishops Finger]

Running permanently?  TJs on a Halfords one but leave it for weeks in the truck...all i can suggest is a wierd battery drain.....

[IrishCJ6]

I would say the battery sulphurated, or the battery was allowed to drain completley before being charged, wet batterys do not like to be drained completley

[Dave69]

dont store them on a cold floor as this will kill them quickly. add a lagging jacket around the battery to keep them "warm" aids their life and natural battery drain.

[wildwood]

 
had the same problem as NB. happens when they don't get used mine were dry stored in warm garage off floor....
still fOoked after a year...... New battery and regular use of C-Tek charger has stopped that this year. also just saved GC battery that is 2009 and was losing charge as it only gets a use  once a month, now a couple of C-Tek sessions and it's always ready.
just my 2 cents and was £45 well spent in my case

[gazjeep]

First an airflow, then an Optimate kept my original motorbike battery going for 13 years.

Got a c-tek now on a spare jeep one & on the TJ occassionally if required.

Like the hippy says, best £45 you will spend 

Oh & Jez, ta mate, loving the Beowulf 

[wildwood]

trouble is now I want a pair for the ZZR 1400..... Mmmmmn!

[gazjeep]

Well you had better buy a pair then hadn't you 

After all, it would only be fair 

[Dtimot8]

NB if you can wait till cheapfest
I will have  couple of TJ batteries one new the other fairly new
Dont want nothing for them except a few quid into Will's H4H bucket
if thats any good let me know
Regards Tim

[Nosebolt]

sounds cool Tim, thanks

do have a 'get me by' battery coming this week but tray takes two so would be a real help

[isle of man]

Ding-a-ling!!!