Help please

[Jeff one]

Have just tried to jump the Motorhome off with jump leads on the wrong way round,, now nothing is a aFiT Ducato
Many thanks

 

[pappajohn]

Was the battery dead flat IE no dash lights, or just not enough to crank the engine.
Dead battery and reversed polarity may cause blown fuses.

 

[fishplug]

I'd start with checking your fuses. Hopefully one of them popped in order to protect the rest of the system.

 

[fishplug]

ah! cross posted!

There should be some large fuses around the battery terminals, start testing those first.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I would just try again but with the leads the right way round. There are connection points under the bonnet . One almost facing you as you lift up the bonnet is a negative earth and one to the right near the fuse box is a positive( red))
You may have blown a couple of big fuses connecting the wrong way.but you may be just lucky.
If it doesn't crank over with the correct connection . Best to check the engine fuses.

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[Jeff one]

Massive thank you and merry Christmas, tried it with power pack from a very friendly garage and away we go again to Whitby,,

 

[David and Sally]

Massive thank you and merry Christmas, tried it with power pack from a very friendly garage and away we go again to Whitby,,

There really is a Santa Claus.

 

[Tombola]

Very lucky

good luck with the trip

You may want to check all electrics before you set off

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Massive thank you and merry Christmas, tried it with power pack from a very friendly garage and away we go again to Whitby,,

That's good news. Keep that battery charged up or buy yourself one for Xmas.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Massive thank you and merry Christmas, tried it with power pack from a very friendly garage and away we go again to Whitby,,

Go and buy a lottery ticket

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Have just tried to jump the Motorhome off with jump leads on the wrong way round,, now nothing is a aFiT Ducato
Many thanks

Do you know what caused the flat battery in the first instance?
Mike.

 

[Jeff one]

I think may need replacing, first time ever and was only stood for about 3 weeks, also my jumper leads are crap, but would recommend Johnsons garage in the North East , it’s rare you get a favour nowadays

 

[Mleabon]

I think may need replacing, first time ever and was only stood for about 3 weeks, also my jumper leads are crap, but would recommend Johnsons garage in the North East , it’s rare you get a favour nowadays

Good it's going. Apologies if you already know but you want the thickest jumper leads you can find to get a lot of current to the battery when jump starting. Those lithium jump packs are great too.

 

[Jeff one]

Do these packs have long enough leads to reach between the 2 points under the bonnet , or can anybody recommend one
Cheers

 

[Ingwe]

I think may need replacing, first time ever and was only stood for about 3 weeks, also my jumper leads are crap, but would recommend Johnsons garage in the North East , it’s rare you get a favour nowadays

Are these your jump leads?

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

Are these your jump leads?

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No, that's his Barbel fishing line
Mike.

 

[tacr2man]

Are these your jump leads?

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Did just that out in Australia except only one wire as put utes bumper to bumper for negative connection

 

[Ingwe]

No, that's his Barbel fishing line
Mike

Now that fishing’s been raised, we can expect Lenny HB’s input.

 

[rosalan]

Bullet and biting come to mind……

 

[fishplug]

I do have good jump leads but they are heavy and take up a lot of space. I'm considering getting a NOCO boost pack with the 12v charging kit.

Means I don't need to find a second vehicle and can charge the NOCO from the leisure / solar if needed.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

I do have good jump leads but they are heavy and take up a lot of space. I'm considering getting a NOCO boost pack with the 12v charging kit.

Means I don't need to find a second vehicle and can charge the NOCO from the leisure / solar if needed.

You can also find reliable one's with additional features such as an on board LED light, and a USB port, that allows it to be used as a power pack for small items, phones, ect. I charge ours through the small inverter as required once it's finished topping up the the main battery's.
Mike.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

I think may need replacing, first time ever and was only stood for about 3 weeks, also my jumper leads are crap, but would recommend Johnsons garage in the North East , it’s rare you get a favour nowadays

Some jumper leads in Aldi 3metres £7.99. 400amp rated.

 

[pelican]

Have just tried to jump the Motorhome off with jump leads on the wrong way round,, now nothing is a aFiT Ducato
Many thanks

Please correct 3rd line of text cannot comprehend.
Ah got it Fiat

 

[Two of usI]

Do these packs have long enough leads to reach between the 2 points under the bonnet , or can anybody recommend one
Cheers

No... I had to use a jump lead as an extension !!!

 

[Jev88]

Did this on an old big Honda people carrier. Blew large fuses that took a while to find.

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[Grummyb]

Do these packs have long enough leads to reach between the 2 points under the bonnet , or can anybody recommend one

We use the NICO packs all the time and have never had a problem with the leads being to short red to the positive jump point and black to any earth point I normally go for suspension mounting bolt or any engine bolt