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550 battery shut off switch

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Andiamo, Sep 27, 2004.

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  1. Andiamo

    Andiamo Rookie

    Sep 20, 2004
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    Al Fontaine
    #1 Andiamo, Sep 27, 2004
    There is a battery shut-off switch under the hood of the 550. I wanted to know if anyone uses this on a regular basis. I only use my 550 on weekends so it sits all week in the garage. Should I use this switch or is it ok to sit for a week? I have a lotus esprit that I have to disengage the battery or it will be dead by the end of the week. However, this is the problem with an esprit, the battery always goes dead.
     
  2. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

    Nov 16, 2001
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    #2 Doody, Sep 27, 2004
    never had a single problem with the car sitting for a few weeks.

    if your battery is already near the end of its life, maybe, but not otherwise.

    doody.
     
  3. Andiamo

    Andiamo Rookie

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    #3 Andiamo, Sep 27, 2004
    Thanks Doody. The battery is brand new but the security system is constantly running. I wasn't sure how much of a drain it is. Have you used the switch or would you if you were gone a few weeks?
     
  4. Doody

    Doody F1 Veteran

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    #4 Doody, Sep 27, 2004
    i have never once used the battery switch. for winter storage i have a trickle charger.

    doody.
     
  5. teachdna

    teachdna Formula Junior

    Sep 1, 2001
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    #5 teachdna, Sep 27, 2004
    Never used the cut-off switch. The battery has been fine except for one winter when it was truly frigid outside for an extended period and with salt on the road I wasn't able to drive for 3-4 weeks. At that point the battery went dead from being fully charged. After that I got a battery minder and haven't worried about it since. If I know I'm not going to drive the car for more than week (snow or salt on the road) I hook up the battery minder.
     
  6. 550

    550 Rookie

    Sep 19, 2003
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    #6 550, Sep 27, 2004
    Same here
     
  7. mike550

    mike550 Formula Junior

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    #7 mike550, Sep 28, 2004
    Andiamo, I use the battery shut off if the car is going to sit for more than 2 - 3 days. If not my battery dies (and it is brand new). I must have a problem - but have not looked into the cause yet. I also have a trickle charger which I occassionally hook up.

    Mike

    edit - and Andiamo - great purchase! congratulations
     

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