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How long does a battery in a D3 last when parked?
The D3 will be in an indoor garage (not heated), but wondering how long will the battery last before it dies. From mid January till mid February. for about a month and a week.
What has been your experience?
Thanks
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31st Dec 2016 7:05 pm
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Should be fine. Done double that with no problems.
31st Dec 2016 7:06 pm
SafariDave
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in winter?
our Cali D3 gets driven once a month, but our NY D3 won't and its cold here.
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31st Dec 2016 7:07 pm
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Can't remember, just that it was 10 weeks. Just left my D3 for 6 weeks (mid Nov to end Dec) and it started on the button on Thursday. OK winter, as we get it, mix of mild & bit nippy.
That it's fully charged...when you park (C-Teked)
I would have thought would start the D3 when you get back
Put the suspension in low mode.
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31st Dec 2016 7:12 pm
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Or none of the above in my case.
31st Dec 2016 7:15 pm
SafariDave
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Our winters in NYC are not usually mild and nippy, but cold and freezing. LOL.
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D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
31st Dec 2016 7:19 pm
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Have had a few cold days.
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Good batt should be fine, follow BLF's advice. Plus double dib the lock button if at an airport to stop the alarm going off.
31st Dec 2016 7:30 pm
SafariDave
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It's our rented indoor garage, not at an airport. I can't park it front out due to the way the garage is built. But I guess I can call AAA to have it jumped if needed it to.
I was just wondering how long the battery would last.
Thanks,
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
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D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
31st Dec 2016 7:36 pm
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Indoor garage with power?
31st Dec 2016 7:40 pm
Pete K
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I think 1 month is what manufactures work to.
With a decent battery too. This is what cteks were made for if u have power
31st Dec 2016 7:57 pm
SafariDave
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Trying to get the owners to put a live outlet before I leave so I can connect a battery tender to the battery.
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
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D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
31st Dec 2016 8:12 pm
L319
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Mine was on a ship for 3 weeks and then started 4 or 5 times in the port after that with no charge between them.
1st Jan 2017 12:36 am
battrooper
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Really guys. New battery and mine complains after a week...
1st Jan 2017 3:46 am
PaulJC
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If you have to park nose in, and have a tow socket, get an adapter for the tow socket so you can at least supply enough power to unlock the doors, jump starting is no fun if you can't get the bonnet open
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