Battery Issue??

[J8mes]

Positive is ok it’s the negative on the left with the cover on which shouldn’t be used. My battery to battery charger was connected to both terminals causing Vehicle battery charging issues, the negative has to be moved to a body earth point.

Mine is only on positive, just checked.

 

[Bruntonpasty]

Have a read of this post - it’s very informative

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