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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by grampi50
Why is the C5 so hard on/picky about batteries?
They are getting a little "long in the tooth" now....many over 20 years old. The grounds, relays, switches and connectors don't work like they used to.
Just trying to keep mine still on the road.
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Old Nov 16, 2018 | 09:21 PM
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4theboy I have same as you my green lights starts to flash abut 80-90% charged then goes green when 100% charge
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Old Nov 17, 2018 | 12:37 PM
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As stated, disconnect the neg lead during long term storage. All snowbirds at my condo does this and no battery problems when they return. Same with stored boats out of water.
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