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So something i've noticed, is that some times the indicators stop working, and to get them going again i have to turns the hazards on then off again.. Then the indicator works again..
Anyone know why this is the case?
Anyone know why this is the case?
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Stop illuminating completely, or illuminate but not flash?
Checked the flasher can? They don't last forever..
Checked the flasher can? They don't last forever..
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So i still haven't sold the old car yet, so i'm parking this one up for a little bit.
Anything i should be aware of? I'll disconnect the battery next weekend, but just not sure if there's anything i need to know first?
Or is it just a matter of reconnecting battery, and drive away again?
Anything i should be aware of? I'll disconnect the battery next weekend, but just not sure if there's anything i need to know first?
Or is it just a matter of reconnecting battery, and drive away again?
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It's a safe bet to say that the battery will go flat during this time.
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Have you got the radio codes?
I don't see a reason to remove the battery unless you fear it may drain.
You don't want a battery going below about 11 Volts, as they begin to sulfate and that stops them accepting a charge when the time comes.
Maybe invest in a C-Tek brand charger that stays connected to the battery while the car is parked. It will look after it and keep it at ~12.7 Volts as if the car is still in use.
If the car is not garaged, maybe remove the battery and hook it up to the charger inside a garage or shed.
Keep from inside a house or near an open flame. Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged.
http://www.ctek-chargers.com.au/?gclid=CNe6y7ryisMCFRcGvAodCIAAlw
I don't see a reason to remove the battery unless you fear it may drain.
You don't want a battery going below about 11 Volts, as they begin to sulfate and that stops them accepting a charge when the time comes.
Maybe invest in a C-Tek brand charger that stays connected to the battery while the car is parked. It will look after it and keep it at ~12.7 Volts as if the car is still in use.
If the car is not garaged, maybe remove the battery and hook it up to the charger inside a garage or shed.
Keep from inside a house or near an open flame. Batteries emit hydrogen while being charged.
http://www.ctek-chargers.com.au/?gclid=CNe6y7ryisMCFRcGvAodCIAAlw
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Yeah it's going to be sitting there for who knows how long... could be months...
Would a once a week startup and drive be enough to keep it going ok?
So i need to make sure i have the code for the radio....
Would a once a week startup and drive be enough to keep it going ok?
So i need to make sure i have the code for the radio....
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That should be enough to keep the battery charged if it is in good condition.
You will only need the radio code if the battery goes flat.
You will only need the radio code if the battery goes flat.