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C5 Help => C5 Faults & Solutions => Topic started by: POZE on 08, February, 2011 - 22:25:14

Title: Probably a simple question - powering a stock C5
Post by: POZE on 08, February, 2011 - 22:25:14

Hi
My other C5 has modified cables and quick release terminals.

The new C5 has the stock battery connector/key setup. I brought a battery top of MDonnely today.

Once I connect the battery top, then connect the key part, do  i simply turn the key to make the connection, then the pod lights and off i go? Tonight i was able to connect the top, switch it on, the head/rear lights came on/off, but no pod lights and no power.

I just thought id ask the quick question in the hope of a quick answer. I've seen the posts for checking he box/pod, soldering/multi meter etc, so thats all good. I just wanted to be sure i hadnt dont anything wrong on the very basics.

Cheers,

Title: Re: Probably a simple question - powering a stock C5
Post by: Karl on 09, February, 2011 - 14:27:06

You should be able to just turn the key and the pod lights should come up, check the link to Roy's "Sinclairc5.com" site for a copy of the relevant handbook page;
http://www.sinclairc5.com/handbook/handbook_page_8.htm

...it might just be a temperamental switch, try squirting some WD40 in there and give it a good wiggle  ;D