Flat Battery Again, and Again
04 August 2010, 02:16 PM
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No one found a complete fix? Would love to have a motor that could leave for 2 weeks and expect it to start...even been thinking of 2nd battery but big cost involved.
26 October 2010, 09:38 AM
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hi i am having a similar problem with my classic impreza turbo. i work away alot and when i return home the battery is flat and the alarm has been going off..
i was wondering if disconnecting the battery would cause me any problems. if it was disconnected for 3 or 4 weeks would i have any problems with alarm or immobiliser when reconnecting the battery??
any help would be much appreciated many thanks lee
i was wondering if disconnecting the battery would cause me any problems. if it was disconnected for 3 or 4 weeks would i have any problems with alarm or immobiliser when reconnecting the battery??
any help would be much appreciated many thanks lee
26 October 2010, 11:41 AM
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If you disconnect the battery, the alarm will whale for ages until it's built in battery runs flat....not great fix, better to get a trickle charger and leave everything connected. Plus, when you reconnect the battery, the alarm will initially whale its head off...really annoying but it's there for a purpose.
Anyone know the real issue, is it really the tracker?
Anyone know the real issue, is it really the tracker?
28 October 2010, 05:42 PM
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CTEK is the way to go, a deep charge every now & then - http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai...tek-xs3600.php
No more flat batteries or slow cranking in the winter months!
No more flat batteries or slow cranking in the winter months!
29 October 2010, 09:56 AM
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04 November 2010, 10:45 PM
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i got an optimax3 charger seemed to work on the classic , did leave the newage for a couple of days without charger and it only just started , now wired up to the optimax.
11 November 2010, 04:29 PM
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Is there a way to keep the alternator charging longer apart from leaving lights on, must be controlled by ECU yes? Part of mapping? This still wouldn't sort the battery going flat over 2 weeks I'd expect but may leave it with more life for longer.
11 November 2010, 06:45 PM
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To keep your battery in top condition try one of these battery maintainers...
http://www.saveabattery.com/
I got mine from Graeme Goode racing, also available on ebay - lots of videos on that site showing how it differs to other chargers..
Andy
http://www.saveabattery.com/
I got mine from Graeme Goode racing, also available on ebay - lots of videos on that site showing how it differs to other chargers..
Andy
30 November 2010, 02:27 PM
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Had the same problem on my bug Sti, tried all the same things, replacement Tracker, new battery etc, none made any difference. A dealer then told me the alternator only charges when the lights are on. Sounded unlikely but ever since I have driven with sidelights on and never had the problem since.
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