Help Help Battery Issue
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Help Help Battery Issue
Hoping to have some opinions on this minor issue.
when i crank stb engine i hear a clicking noise , if I hook it up to a Jump Pack it does the same thing , if i get jumper cables and connect them from Port engine Battery to the other battery it starts right away.
any thoughts ? Perko switch went bad? or? what?
i appreciate your input.
when i crank stb engine i hear a clicking noise , if I hook it up to a Jump Pack it does the same thing , if i get jumper cables and connect them from Port engine Battery to the other battery it starts right away.
any thoughts ? Perko switch went bad? or? what?
i appreciate your input.
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Your jump pack may not have the CCA's needed to engage the starter that your actual Port Marine battery does. Just a hunch.
Jumper cables normally have better quality & heavier gauge cable than a jump box so you can put more juice through cables.
Jumper cables normally have better quality & heavier gauge cable than a jump box so you can put more juice through cables.
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Jump pack is brand new and fully charged JNC 660 was told it is one of the best for the price and has more than enough power to crank , i will definately check the ground on that side, as always i appreciate your input.Thanks.
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Every jump box I ever had was just a glorified motorcycle battery but they work in a pinch. +1 on all above comments, check your ground. I would also load test that battery, it will do the same thing if a cell is starting to go bad. Randy
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Swap batteries from side to side see if the problem follows the battery, if not look for a poor ground, or loose connection
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FWIW, this jumpbox is hella powerful:
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...p-02871988000P
I've jumped my dually with it. I hate the fact that it has a compressor and inverter built in; but it's transformer is a trickle charger so you leave it plugged in all the time and it stays topped off.
FWIW, this jumpbox is hella powerful:
http://www.sears.com/diehard-platinu...p-02871988000P
I've jumped my dually with it. I hate the fact that it has a compressor and inverter built in; but it's transformer is a trickle charger so you leave it plugged in all the time and it stays topped off.