peter richards Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 i think , had a new one about six weeks ago , but havnt started the car for two weeks , and its flat , question , if i jump start the car will it charge back up ok as its practicaly new , or should i take it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I'd take it back Peter or put it on full charge overnight and see if that sorts it out over the next week. You could jump start, but depending on how far you're driving mate it might not have a chance to charge to an adequate level. Put her on charge overnight. I wouldn't take it back yet. Good luck. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 More likely something on your car is draining the battery. I have the same problem but mine goes from fully charged to 'can't start the car' in a week. I suspect the gauges on mine (Wideband, Boost, Oil Temp, EGT) because they have a permanent live feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 thanks guys , jake its probably the alarm slowly draining it . ill have another look tomorrow , went down to fit the spoiler , but left it in the end , ill do it in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Take it off to charge it, don't jump it and let it charge it. And if you do charge it off the car, make sure that you don't ever pump it with more than 10% of the batteys Amp/Hour rate, as if you do it will just screw the battery in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted December 22, 2006 Author Share Posted December 22, 2006 I'd take it back Peter or put it on full charge overnight and see if that sorts it out over the next week. You could jump start, but depending on how far you're driving mate it might not have a chance to charge to an adequate level. Put her on charge overnight. I wouldn't take it back yet. Good luck. Greg result , took it back and they gave me a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Bad time of year. My battery has been fine or the last 12 months, it now doesn't like these cold mornings. Looks like I'll be getting a new one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Take it off to charge it, don't jump it and let it charge it. And if you do charge it off the car, make sure that you don't ever pump it with more than 10% of the batteys Amp/Hour rate, as if you do it will just screw the battery in the long run. The alternator will pump 90 amps into the flat battery if you jump start it and then drive it to charge the battery up Better to trickle charge it over a long period (like over Christmas) If possible leave it connected on a fully automatic battery charger for a couple of days. This will help recover any damage caused by the battery going flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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