Got a local battery world outlet so went and had a chat... they reckon the charger won't initialize because the battery is too far gone...

$278 for a new battery fitted and coded or $200 for another charger that will handle the charge....

I'm gonna get them to load test it but sounds like it might be time for a new one...

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