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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 108
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I am going overseas for three weeks.
Any problems likely with my battery? |
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#2 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 204
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3 weeks is not a problem if your battery is in good condition.
You can always disconnect the negative terminal to be on the safe side if you like. |
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,113
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I've left my WS Fiesta for 5 weeks plus without being driven, no issues here. |
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#4 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 204
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yeah I know but it's a 2mins job to set it up again. As I said it's not a big deal (unless the battery isn't up to scratch)
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#5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 612
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what about buying a charger/discharger?
the good ones that charge then discharge the battery a bit. |
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#6 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 108
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Thanks, guys.
I think the battery is in good shape. Never had a problem starting. Never left the lights on. |
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#7 | ||
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 34
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i left mine for 3 months while i was on tour last year, no dramas.
I think i had to open the door with the key the first time though? |
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 40
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#9 | ||
LZ Titanium Focus
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 24
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How **** are ford service department?
I spent 3 hours driving between different dealers today trying to find a battery for my WS fiesta Econetic. They don't sell or stock originals, just what, they call the identical replacement. There "replacement" was 3/4 the actual size required and the bracket would cover the negative terminal if used. (unable to connect negative cable) Eventually had to go to an independent battery supplier, how fixed me up within 3 mins and installed 5 mins later. Wake up ford, why have a computer system if you cannot detail the correct parts. Very poor customer service and support. This will be my last ford, as they just have no idea! |
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#10 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: perth
Posts: 232
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All car dealers are the same..... RAC Batterys are the way to go
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Centrefold Lounge
Posts: 49,113
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Last edited by Franco Cozzo; 15-06-2012 at 12:17 AM. |
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#12 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 612
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Yeah I always go to proper battery places these days. They usually know everything.
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