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[hondansxr]

hi every one just like to say hi all
have just added another aluminium honda to my garage and i luv it.......
i got the car cheap as the guy selling confirmed an ima fault light on not charging/assisting , when i got there the car battery was flat so jump started it and notice the turminal was loose tighted it up and i took it a run , eng battey light was on on tick over for a while then went out , paid for it and as i pulled out gates battery light went out . drove home on eng only .. next morning started her up battery light on again revved her light went out ...drove down road and she suddenly serged forward .. lokk down and assist was in battery charging etc run ok now for 2 days 69mpg ..and all seems ok ..quest..would this have been a loose battery termional in eng bay or will it return to eng only .. cheers paul

[Willie Williford]

First thing to do is to check all ground straps. Get a plug in (accessory socket) 12V battery monitor and pay attention to what it is showing.
HTH
Willie
Tons of info here, welcome to the forum, now sit down and read,read,read.

[hondansxr]

thanks for that

[gilbertguy]

Welcome hondansxr,

Here is a link that shows the ground straps to check in case you are not sure:
Look at post #6.
Need Catalytic Converter and IMA - is it worth it?

Also please add your location to your signiture block so we have an ideal of where you are from. Sometimes there are folks nearby that can help out with issues.

[hondansxr]

Originally Posted by gilbertguy

Welcome hondansxr,

Here is a link that shows the to check in case you are not sure:
Look at post #6.
Need Catalytic Converter and IMA - is it worth it?

Also please add your location to your signiture block so we have an ideal of where you are from. Sometimes there are folks nearby that can help out with issues.

thank you for that paul