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Hello all,
Many thanks for all the reply's, problem now solved. It was indeed the battery, coupled with jumper leads that were too thin so not getting max assistance through them led me down the garden path.
Contacted the supplying dealer, new battery supplied absolutely no quibble, fitted it today and all action again. Cobwebs blown out on the A 14.
Some good info on here will keep it all in mind for next time. 40 years of Plus 8s tells me there "will be a next time".
Tom.
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Good news for you too Tom
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Hello all,
Many thanks for all the reply's, problem now solved. It was indeed the battery, coupled with jumper leads that were too thin so not getting max assistance through them led me down the garden path.
Contacted the supplying dealer, new battery supplied absolutely no quibble, fitted it today and all action again. Cobwebs blown out on the A 14.
Some good info on here will keep it all in mind for next time. 40 years of Plus 8s tells me there "will be a next time".
Tom. You seemed so keen to get your spanners out and remove the starter motor that I was convinced you had missed this: How new is the battery and how many volts is your meter showing as you try to start the car?
Aeros are notoriously sensitive to a below-par battery (even one which your conditioner says is fully charged). I trickle charge mine and it still needs a new battery every three years.
Can you borrow a different battery or jump start it to check?
The microvoltage sensors in the CANBUS hate an even slightly knackered battery (ie just one cell on the way out). Even with a conditioner, treat the battery as a 'disposable' and replace every three years - unless you really are going to use the car as a regular ride.
Stuart
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Thank you for that advice, when I read it I was convinced that you had not read my original post or that you simply did not understand it.
I stated that I had connected a very large battery to the car and it still would not start, as the same jump leads have started numerous cars over many years I did not suspect that they would be too small in this case.
Spanners hold no fears for me but did I really sound as though I was keen to get them out ?.
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Spanners hold no fears for me but did I really sound as though I was keen to get them out ?.
Looking at the collection in your signature block Tom - "Yes" would be the answer to that question! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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For what it's worth, The starter on my S2 died, and when I replaced it, all my battery problems vanished. Replacing the starter did require taking the wing off, but otherwise wasn't too difficult. My Aero used to go dead after less than a week off the charger. Now I can leave it for WEEKS, without the battery tender and it stays near full charge. It's a miracle I tell you. ;-)
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