Dead Battery Question
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Dead Battery Question
Folllow up question:
Is it okay to replace my car battery, with a battery from a local auto parts supply store, or does it need to come from a Porsche dealer? If I can buy one from a local auto parts store which one do I get?
Also , my Check Engine Light and Air Bag Light is on, can that be causing my battery to drain? My headlights, A/C, and dashboard lights work when I turn on the ignition. Is there something more problematic with the engine that is causing the car not to start unless its jump started? My car is a '99 996 with 30k miles, driven mostly on weekends.
FYI: Air bag light is likely due to faulty seat belt sensors....had it replaced once before.
Is it okay to replace my car battery, with a battery from a local auto parts supply store, or does it need to come from a Porsche dealer? If I can buy one from a local auto parts store which one do I get?
Also , my Check Engine Light and Air Bag Light is on, can that be causing my battery to drain? My headlights, A/C, and dashboard lights work when I turn on the ignition. Is there something more problematic with the engine that is causing the car not to start unless its jump started? My car is a '99 996 with 30k miles, driven mostly on weekends.
FYI: Air bag light is likely due to faulty seat belt sensors....had it replaced once before.
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Thanks...I used a trickle charger last night...and car started this morning with no problem.
I was also wondering if the Check Engine Light or Air Bag Light, could also be an indication that my battery is being drained by some other problem. I never really had problems with my battery before my CEL went on. Thanks.
I was also wondering if the Check Engine Light or Air Bag Light, could also be an indication that my battery is being drained by some other problem. I never really had problems with my battery before my CEL went on. Thanks.
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Any inexpensive battery is fine. You should be able to park the car for over a month without any problems with the battery. There is no additional use of the battery when parked than there is with any other new car with alarm system.
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I had a bad experience with the duralast battery.. autozone was cool and gave me a full refund. I now have the interstate battery but my next go around will try the redtop optima..
Autozone gave me an 800 number to complain about the spilled/leaky acid from the battery. What are the chances that they will pay for a new battery tray and or repainting the hood? Should I even bother calling?
Autozone gave me an 800 number to complain about the spilled/leaky acid from the battery. What are the chances that they will pay for a new battery tray and or repainting the hood? Should I even bother calling?
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Originally Posted by salomon
Folllow up question:
Is it okay to replace my car battery, with a battery from a local auto parts supply store, or does it need to come from a Porsche dealer? If I can buy one from a local auto parts store which one do I get?
Is it okay to replace my car battery, with a battery from a local auto parts supply store, or does it need to come from a Porsche dealer? If I can buy one from a local auto parts store which one do I get?
Also , my Check Engine Light and Air Bag Light is on, can that be causing my battery to drain?
My headlights, A/C, and dashboard lights work when I turn on the ignition. Is there something more problematic with the engine that is causing the car not to start unless its jump started? My car is a '99 996 with 30k miles, driven mostly on weekends.
If the new battery exhibits the same symptoms, then it's time to grab a voltmeter and start pulling fuses out...
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