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Discussion in '360/430' started by johnwi, Mar 15, 2015.

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  1. johnwi

    johnwi Karting

    Nov 30, 2014
    91
    santa monica, CA
    my 09 430 Scud has a dead battery. Pretty sure i left the lights on ;( Its been a week!! The car is totally dead. I plugged in the battery charger that comes with the car. The one that plugs in on the passenger side. The lights on the charger that normally light up are not lit. Does this mean the battery is DOA? How best do i fix this problem?? Do i need to have the Battery jumped?
    thanks
     
  2. BenchBoy

    BenchBoy Karting

    Mar 30, 2012
    113
    Full Name:
    Gino
    I would get another battery and don't jump your battery as it would be cheaper to buy a battery than a computer. Interstate battery is fine.
     
  3. txitalia

    txitalia Formula Junior

    May 5, 2013
    503
    Houston
    Full Name:
    Frank
    Just a couple of 'battery basics' to remember.

    1) Batteries are RARELY charged to 100% when new. Yes, even the very best ones.

    2) Therefore the battery should be charged to 100% BEFORE installation.

    3) Due to the awkward location of these batteries, (my F430 or Diablo for examples) it is worth your time to install a remote terminal to make your life easier for trickle and recharging situations.

    4) Be prepared to recharge your battery after a big temperature change. Either from hot to cold, or cold to hot.

    5) Portable 'jump boxes' have gotten cheap - good ones under $200! Jump boxes aren't just chargers. The 'hit' the battery with a bunch of 'juice' which will bring a dead battery back to life enough to get you somewhere safe, or a battery store.

    Good luck with new battery!
     
  4. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Mar 27, 2006
    4,148
    Seattle, Wa
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    Dan L.
  5. vrsurgeon

    vrsurgeon F1 World Champ
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    Dec 13, 2009
    16,528
    Charleston, SC
    Full Name:
    Curt
    +1 on getting a new battery. I just put a new one in every 4 years regardless.
     

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