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LOREN SOUERS
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Initially Posted - 05/28/2002 : 15:15:53

OOPS! I did something dumb. I left the battery switch on last Wednesday and when I got to the boat last Saturday my battery was dead. I have a two battery system, though, and I simply turned to battery 2 and was OK for the day. Problem:
My radio-CD player won't turn on. Apparently, the slow loss of power and gradual reduction of voltage did something to the unit. Has anybody out there had this unfortunate experience? Is it fixable, or do I have a new CD player in my future? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I plan to bring the battery home and try to charge it with a trickle charger, and see if it will take a charge. But I know that the battery may well be ruined. I just don't want to replace both of these items.

Loren Souers, aboard a musicless
Nimue,
The Lady of the Lake

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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 15:26:14

Hi Loren,
On my Sony unit there's a small reset button on the faceplate that you push with a pen tip. If that doesn't work, do what most of us men do as a last resort; read the manual.
You also might want to check if there's an in-line fuse just for general protection sake.

Good luck.

Steve Madsen
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OJ (Ode to Joy)

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joshuaheard
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 18:42:25

Maybe your radio is hooked up to only one battery? 90% of electrical problems are wiring. Use a multitester to see if it is getting current. If so, it may be the radio unit. Check to see if it has built-in or inline fuses, it may be that.

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Sam Nelson
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Response Posted - 05/28/2002 : 18:57:28

I would bet that Joshua is right. If your unit is physically closer to the batteries than the battery switch, it's probably hooked directly to the dead battery.
Remember... did it work before even if the battery switch was in the off position? If so, it's wired direct to that dead battery.

Sam Nelson
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LOREN SOUERS
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Response Posted - 05/29/2002 : 16:19:15

Dear OJ, Josh & Sam,
Thank you for your suggestions. I just picked up your answers. I hate it when I have to work instead of checking sailing news on the internet, sailing, drinking, etc.
Anyway, I suspect that among your responses lies the answer. I will post here again after I get to the boat.
Fair breezes!!

Loren Souers, at work but wishing to be aboard
Nimue,
The Lady of the Lake

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