Hi,

> According to the handbook, trickle charging the battery or starting
> via jump leads should only be carried out by "authorised AR
> services".
>
> Is this strictly necessary? The battery is not completely dead,
> but will not turn the starter motor over.

I've started my 166 3.0 v6 using the power of my wife's Lancia Y
at least for two times. No problem at all

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Rafaellop - AR 166 3.0 V6 Diavola Rossa 226 KM
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