Hi to All
well my 90 ZR1 arrived in UK a couple of weeks ago and l went to collect....
typically with any car going US to UK the battery was dead, meaning deceased...this happens even if the battery is new as shipping handlers find mysterious ways to kill batteries in transit
we got him jump started tho and all was well, though didnt stop the engine for the whole 120 mile trip back
the drive was faultless tho nowhere to stretch his legs as this is UK and even freeways at mid day are like rush hour.....what was noted was how lazy the LT5 is .....bout 70mph and 1700 rpm in 6th.....casually overtake anything in 5th....really overtake anything in 4th....totally blow them away in 3rd
couple of faults ....LTPWS....ok no real worries
...old tyres....need replacing
service ride control came on
Ok l will sort that out....but Q.....can you change ride settings while on the move....or did l screw it up by doing so
So......happily got home...stopped car....would not turn over when tried to restart.....
took battery off and put on charger.....got hot....sides of battery expanded.....messy looking cells......so got another battery....but had to leave abroad before it arrived so left son to fit it
called him and he said it wouldnt start
Ok he didnt know about the cute US car trick of needing to put foot down on clutch
now l dont know if hes been back to try again.....lm hoping that was all it was.....maybe know today.....but with my luck that wont be it
so as he left it....all the gauges light up but no turn over...not even a click
So.....could someone help me with a dummys top 10 guide to "it wont start" issues......starting with dummest and finishing with not so dum
my sons bright but 16 and looking at a car that hes never worked on before
HELP