996 Previous model naturally aspirated Porsche 911 community. Discuss C2, C2s, C4, C4s, Targa and Cabriolets.

Vacation - battery on or off ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-27-2014, 12:42 AM
nanoc15's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Posts: 106
Rep Power: 15
nanoc15 is on a distinguished road
Vacation - battery on or off ?

Hi all. Will be vacationing for two weeks. Just wondering if i should disconnect the battery on my 996 C2 or leave it connected ?
 
  #2  
Old 02-27-2014, 06:15 AM
FLA996TT's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Brandon, Florida
Posts: 1,850
Rep Power: 181
FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !FLA996TT Is a GOD !
Leave it connected, 2 weeks is a short time.
 
  #3  
Old 02-27-2014, 08:18 AM
Zookie's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Toronto, Dubai, Kuwait & Bombay
Age: 38
Posts: 2,941
Rep Power: 212
Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !Zookie Is a GOD !
disconnect it and block your frunk
 
  #4  
Old 02-27-2014, 11:15 AM
b2sc's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: York SC
Posts: 158
Rep Power: 20
b2sc is on a distinguished road
Option 3: Throw a battery tender on it. Not really necessary fro a 2 week span but it's a great thing to have when you may not be running the car regularly. Plug it into the lighter socket and you're all set for as long as you like....
 
  #5  
Old 02-28-2014, 07:31 AM
revn29k00's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 25
Rep Power: 13
revn29k00 is on a distinguished road
+1 on the battery tender.
 
  #6  
Old 02-28-2014, 10:30 AM
nanoc15's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Posts: 106
Rep Power: 15
nanoc15 is on a distinguished road
will have her garaged the two weeks so . . .
 
  #7  
Old 02-28-2014, 11:07 AM
amstang66's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Ontario
Posts: 29
Rep Power: 18
amstang66 is on a distinguished road
2 weeks is not a long time. You can just leave and it will be fine.
 
  #8  
Old 03-28-2014, 02:20 AM
nanoc15's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Posts: 106
Rep Power: 15
nanoc15 is on a distinguished road
Hi there.
Vacacioned for three weeks (one week extension). Started her in the garage and she started strongly So no problems there . . . Thanks for ur input
 
  #9  
Old 03-28-2014, 02:27 AM
Hurdigurdiman's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Ephrata PA USA
Age: 82
Posts: 265
Rep Power: 23
Hurdigurdiman is on a distinguished road
Leave 'as is' BUT lock the vehicle as locking the car takes less from the battery than leaving it unlocked. Trust me. I am going away to the UK for 2 weeks 2nd April and that's what I always do. It starts first time every time but needs to be unlocked via the door key manually after 5 days. If you do go 'the other way' by disconnecting the battery, make sure you have the 'radio code' to bring the radio back into life.
 
  #10  
Old 03-28-2014, 02:30 AM
nanoc15's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Posts: 106
Rep Power: 15
nanoc15 is on a distinguished road
As it was sitting in the garage i left it unlock with drivers window open for the three weeks and all was good
 
  #11  
Old 03-28-2014, 08:20 PM
Hurdigurdiman's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Ephrata PA USA
Age: 82
Posts: 265
Rep Power: 23
Hurdigurdiman is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by nanoc15
As it was sitting in the garage i left it unlock with drivers window open for the three weeks and all was good
No I didn't say it would flatten the battery I said it takes less out of the battery when the car is locked than it does unlocked.
 
  #12  
Old 04-01-2014, 08:31 PM
alanwestport's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: OC California
Posts: 83
Rep Power: 18
alanwestport is on a distinguished road
Originally Posted by b2sc
Option 3: Throw a battery tender on it. Not really necessary fro a 2 week span but it's a great thing to have when you may not be running the car regularly. Plug it into the lighter socket and you're all set for as long as you like....
Yep to the tender.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
adnanm3
Aston Martin
25
10-25-2016 08:38 AM
airbusdrvr
Aston Martin
3
12-27-2015 07:43 PM
WheelsupZR1
Automobiles For Sale
1
10-20-2015 08:36 PM
G ///Mcgregor K
Automobiles For Sale
2
09-30-2015 01:46 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Vacation - battery on or off ?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:12 AM.