Battery
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Battery
I need a new battery.
I've heard strange things can happen when disconnecting the battery, i.e. the car 're-learning' itself etc., is there anything I should be weary of?
What's the best battery & battery maintainer to go for.
Optima Red Top & BatteryMINDer have been suggested.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
I've heard strange things can happen when disconnecting the battery, i.e. the car 're-learning' itself etc., is there anything I should be weary of?
What's the best battery & battery maintainer to go for.
Optima Red Top & BatteryMINDer have been suggested.
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Battery
I have a 996 version 1999 Porsche. I just changed my battery, no problem. All I had to do is recode the radio. i do not think you will have a problem.
Some times the newer Feraris have trouble but it is very rare. Go to Sears and relax.
Lee
Some times the newer Feraris have trouble but it is very rare. Go to Sears and relax.
Lee
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Correct, you may have to enter the radio code after you switch the battery. Look to see if this code is in your manuals (should be on a card), then change the battery if you have it. If you do not have it, then you will need to get a charger that plugs into your cigarette lighter, which will keep enough juice flowing while you swap batteries.
I would stay away from red top optimas. I have seen a lot fail. If you are stuck on an optima, get a yellow top.
Porsche batteries are junk. You can also pick up a group 48 battery from any auto parts store and swap it out. You will need a 10mm wrench for the terminals, and a 13mm wrench for the tie down.
I would stay away from red top optimas. I have seen a lot fail. If you are stuck on an optima, get a yellow top.
Porsche batteries are junk. You can also pick up a group 48 battery from any auto parts store and swap it out. You will need a 10mm wrench for the terminals, and a 13mm wrench for the tie down.
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ORIGINAL: PorscheDoc
Correct, you may have to enter the radio code after you switch the battery. Look to see if this code is in your manuals (should be on a card), then change the battery if you have it. If you do not have it, then you will need to get a charger that plugs into your cigarette lighter, which will keep enough juice flowing while you swap batteries.
I would stay away from red top optimas. I have seen a lot fail. If you are stuck on an optima, get a yellow top.
Porsche batteries are junk. You can also pick up a group 48 battery from any auto parts store and swap it out. You will need a 10mm wrench for the terminals, and a 13mm wrench for the tie down.
Correct, you may have to enter the radio code after you switch the battery. Look to see if this code is in your manuals (should be on a card), then change the battery if you have it. If you do not have it, then you will need to get a charger that plugs into your cigarette lighter, which will keep enough juice flowing while you swap batteries.
I would stay away from red top optimas. I have seen a lot fail. If you are stuck on an optima, get a yellow top.
Porsche batteries are junk. You can also pick up a group 48 battery from any auto parts store and swap it out. You will need a 10mm wrench for the terminals, and a 13mm wrench for the tie down.
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My car has been sitting for over a month with a dead battery and I'm just waiting for the replacement battery. Just a question, if the car sits with a dead battery, does the alternator go bad if it sits without being started?
My car has been sitting for over a month with a dead battery and I'm just waiting for the replacement battery. Just a question, if the car sits with a dead battery, does the alternator go bad if it sits without being started?
I've disconnected my battery a few times with nothing needing to be input; did on both a '07 & '08 997. Porsche will warranty the battery, but only if you meet certain criteria (drive the car 6000 miles a year, wear brown penny loafers and can guess the weight of the sales manager within 4 lbs). It's not worth it - buy a battery and be done with the one from the factory. Your dealer willsell you a battery tender for about $100 - it lists for more but trust me, they will discount it. My service guy recommends Interstate batteries.
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so i went to autozone and bought the battery. I installed it no problem. It did not have a hookup for the ventilation hose. The gauge looked fine but then after 30 minutes of driving the needle went down... halfway in between the 12 and 10. The battery light came on and a message came up saying "warning: battery/generator".
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