Failed Drive

Today the garage was being washed. I got a borrowed spot on a different floor so that I could move the car there and get my spot washed. Unfortunately I didn't manage to start the car up. The battery gave up before the engine sprung to life. It was almost working but almost was not enough.

I've charged the battery to try again on the weekend. Could be because I tried to get it going with the hood on and it is not getting enough air (never had used it with the hood on). Can also be because I finished all the electrics and something is draining more battery (a bad earth?). And there is also the fact that the engine is really overdue to have a service. It contains oil that is 5 years old, the spark plugs are probably older, the filters are the ones that came with the engine...

Took the chance that had the battery in and tested the lights. Not that bad...

• Emergency lights -Only blinks the lights on the left side;
• Direction lights - When I signal left the right side lights turn on, when I signal right the left side lights go, so I wired the lever the wrong way. Easy fix...;
• Driving/Low beam/High beam lights - OK;
• Rear plate light - OK, turns on when driving lights are lit;
• Brakes - Not sure if right side lit up, left works;
• Rear presence lights - OK on both sides, when Driving or Low Beam (not sure which) turns on;
• Fog light - Did not light up and neither did the dash indicator. Forgot to try if it would work with high beam on, in case I mixed wires. Can also be a dead bulb. Can't be a fuse, I checked them recently.

I need to get back at working on the car. Would like to take it for a track day in late November...