I have a 2004 996tt that I last drove about 3-4 weeks ago.
Went to start it last night and it looked like the battery was run down
I charged it overnight with a car battery charger I have (I think 6amp/6v - slow charge) and this am it indicated that it was completely charged
I went to start - and just "click click click click" - nothing else
all the lights, radio, etc appear to be working fine.......

any thoughts?

-michael

 

6v - should be set on 12 volts. Might not have charged it enough. Be sure it is hooked up right as well - neg on neg and pos on pos, etc.

 

That's what I thought so I left it plugged in why I ponder

I was low on gas and it says consider fuel but shouldn't be empty

Ugh

 

Did you change it to 12v? Clicking generally means the battery is low. Fuel should not affect the motor turning over, but will keep it from firing if no fuel!

Where abouts are you in Ohio?

 

Columbus. I'm using a trickle type charger now hopefully that helps.

 

Cool! I was through there a month or two ago going to Mid-Ohio! About got a ticket - got the guy behind me!

Happy Thanksgiving and keep us posted!

 

Sorry about the ticket
Thanks for help
Fingers crossed

 

How old is the battery? My stock battery in 2008 911 Turbo went dead in 3 years. I bought a better battery from Auto Zone for about half the dealership cost. More cranking amps and a 8 year warranty. They will test at your car for free and install for free too.

 

It might be original battery
I've been wondering about that for a while. I got car used 2 yrs ago w 15k miles on it

 

If the batt is bad(dead cell or cells) no amount of charging will cure it.Sounds like you might need a new one.A volt meter hooked to batt when cranking will give a good indication-below 12v = batt issue

 

Is the battery easy to change?

 

Yes. Very easy . Avoid the dealership battery , not worth the extra expense

 

Easy. Had me in and out in 30 minutes.

 

Call and make sure they have it in stock.

 

Ok. Begs next question
What type brand is recommended?