I store my 1988 Mondial CAB at a storage place that does not have power in the units. I have been disconnecting the battery terminal when I put the car in storage to not drain the battery as fast. I noticed the knob in the front compartment to disconnect the battery. Should I use the disconnect knob or keep disconnecting the terminal? Any pros and cons using either method? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using FerrariChat.com mobile app
Unless there is something wrong with the knob, I would use it. To me, that is why Ferrari put it in there. It is a lot easier to use the knob. Regards, Jerry
Those factory kill switches can develop problems. I would use an aftermarket disconnect. https://www.harborfreight.com/battery-disconnect-switch-97853.html
The previous owner of my 3.2 by-passed the kill switch. Make sure they didnt do the same on yours before assuming it is functional.
If it works it should be fine. I used it all the time and the people around me too and it never gives issues. What you do need to do is clean it with contact spray and a new strap to have a better ground connection. That's usually the issue. unless it is really broken If you store it for more then 2/3 months take the battery out and take it inside to put a dripple charger on it. This keeps the battery in better shape then if you will leave it.
