Hi everybody, just found this forum today, marvellous. Question 1: Have owned 348 GTC since march last year, only use it about once a week, I have bought a solar powered trickle charger to try and keep the juice running in the battery, but I am still having to jump start if not used for more than 3 days. Does anybody else out there use any form of trickle charging on their car? Question 2: I think the battery needs replacing really, seeing as it is mounted under the N/S/Front headlight (right hand drive) what is the easiest way to get to battery and replace it? many thanks ps thread posted to technical questions also.
It does sound like your battery is stuffed Anthony; either that or there is a drain somewhere. I've used trickle charging ever since one of the main dealers told me that >60% of their callouts are for flat batteries. The one I use is a CSI Airlow Model 5016-01 which plugs into the cigar lighter. It doesn't over-charge (the temptation to add something here is fierce) and is available from many places at £40-50. Have to admit I thought the 'solar powered trickle charger' priceless! So, in deepest winter, just when you need it most.... My brother and I have a competition to who can choose the most useless present, the current title held by a tie press. He lives in N. Wales so I reckon a solar powered anything would just about do it. Thank you. No idea sorry, though it does ring a bell. Wasn't there an article in the FOC magazine a few months back about replacing the battery in a 348 or a 355? Kevin
Hello Anthony and welcome to Fchat. Below is a link from archives showing how to remove battery.Good luck.If you get the time, pls register on UK F chat members thread. Regards Tony http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1454&highlight=348+battery
Anthony Yep sorry mate sounds as though the battery is shot. I use the airflow battery management charger its fantastic, battery is allways in top form. Try them on www.racecar.co.uk/airflow or call them on 01635 569569 Mark
"My brother and I have a competition to who can choose the most useless present, the current title held by a tie press. He lives in N. Wales so I reckon a solar powered anything would just about do it. " 'fancy buying a solar powered trickle charger kevin?', make a lovely present for your brother! Thanks for your advice chaps, typical my car has to have the battery in the front and not in the engine compartment...........just to make it slightly more difficult! Regards Anthony
Hi Anthony, Not sure what battery you have fitted, But I suggest buying a Bosch Silver or Gold Standard battery, After many years of trial & failure these are the best I've found, I also use Oxford Battery Optimisers on my cars, bought for about £30 from Halfords. They come with a pair of crocodile clamps and permanent terminal clamps which connects to a push/pull connector you can leave in the front luggage space. PS - Welcome to the forum, Steve
