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Battery HELP, Glove Box Release

Discussion in '360/430' started by DCF430, Sep 23, 2008.

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  1. DCF430

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    Changing my battery myself and just got it out (my workout for the day). I tried to trickle charge but it's totally dead. It's most 30 months old. Haven't been driving her alot lately. Which means I can't pop the glove box to get the manual or release the hood to kill the power when I install the new battery. Anyone know where or if there is an emergency release?

    Tried to grab one this morning. Clerk needed to SEE the battery to make sure they're giving me the right one. WTF?? Been to three stores and the fitment guide doesn't list Ferrari. One NAPA had the 360 but not F4300 do they use the same battery?

    Had a Braille in my shopping cart but need to run out. My son has been dying for Batman Lego on the 360, so gonna pick it up a battery while I'm out.

    Any help is appreciated.
     
  2. Derek Trotter

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    The emergency release (T handle) is under the dash on my 360.
     
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  3. masar

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    there is manual handle to open the hood. Its under dash as Martin says. Its on driver`s side under steering wheel on left side close to gas/brake pedals. Just pull and thats it. Martin has it on passenger side since he has propably UK car :)

    I bought new battery few weeks ago from VARTA, they also have Ferrari in tables.
     
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  4. Derek Trotter

    Derek Trotter Formula 3 BANNED

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    Yeah, I realised that when I posted the answer and subsequently edited it. Well spotted Petr :)
     
  5. masar

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    I realised you edited the post immediately after i sent it. I was just too lazy to change it :)
     
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  6. DCF430

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    Thanks for the assist guys. I must have looked right past it.

    VARTA, never heard of them before. Wasn't aware that Johnson Controls made batteries. Learn something new everyday. I ended up ordering a Braille from Tire Rack. Didn't go with the "full carbon fibre" (what a gimmick). Opted to keep the extra $80 in my pocket and fill the tank up. LOL
     
  7. MalibuGuy

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    The Braille is actually a rebadged battery. You can do a search and buy the same thing for under $100.
     
  8. masar

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    VARTA is actually well known brand for car batteries, but propably only in Europe ?!
     
  9. DCF430

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    Always good to know I just threw money away. Thanks MalibuGuy!!! Gotta look at the upside, at least I don't have alot tied up in real estate now.

    I saw somewhere that it is a Deka but the Braille was easier to find online and get through Tire Rack. Been having a bear ordering online. My billing address and shipping addresses are different and seems like the last 5 items I've ordered online have done a "secret service level" securoty check before shipping. Tire Rack did it too but luckily I caught their call. Other vendors sent out an email that ended up in junk and I never received got mad at the vendor and cancelled the order. It's all about convenience and not paying sales tax if you don't have to.
     

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