storage, battery question
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storage, battery question
Been a member since 2013, but just got a C6(2012)a month ago and this is my first post. So I hope it's in the right spot.
I got the car a month ago and had to put it into underground parking storage where I live in Whistler BC. There is no plug in so I can't didn't disconnect the negative on the battery and hook it up to a battery tender. Therefore I just left the battery connected. Wondering should I remove the battery completely and charge it at home? Have about 60 more days to store it.
I got the car a month ago and had to put it into underground parking storage where I live in Whistler BC. There is no plug in so I can't didn't disconnect the negative on the battery and hook it up to a battery tender. Therefore I just left the battery connected. Wondering should I remove the battery completely and charge it at home? Have about 60 more days to store it.
Last edited by Nikko67; Feb 8, 2016 at 07:11 PM.
Team Owner
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There is a danger of the battery freezing if the storage space isn't heated. So yes, must remove the battery, take it home, put it on cardboard or carpet piece or similar and put a maintainer on it. In fact, for 2 months it might not even need to be on a maintainer if it's fully charged.
Last edited by RicK T; Feb 8, 2016 at 07:11 PM.
Burning Brakes
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If you would have disconnected the battery there and then it may have been o.k. for a couple of months. However, I would now pull it and take it home for a recharge until you are ready to fire your car up again.
Burning Brakes
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You will have to re-index your car windows. I believe the procedure for it is in your owners manual and it's listed on here on how to do it. You will also have to reprogram your radio stations and settings. Your cars computer will automatically relearn your driving style. To get back into the car you will have to use the manual key supplied and open the rear hatch/trunk at the key hole above the licence plate. From there you can open your door by pulling the cable on the left side of the car.
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You will have to re-index your car windows. I believe the procedure for it is in your owners manual and it's listed on here on how to do it. You will also have to reprogram your radio stations and settings. Your cars computer will automatically relearn your driving style. To get back into the car you will have to use the manual key supplied and open the rear hatch/trunk at the key hole above the licence plate. From there you can open your door by pulling the cable on the left side of the car.
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Put some fuel stabilizer in the gas tank and pull the battery. Cover and don't worry about it until it's drive time. When you are ready to start the car, hold the throttle to the floor - this disables the fuel flow - and then press and release the start button while you continue to hold the throttle to the floor. This will take the car through a cranking cycle to get the oil flowing. When cranking stops, release the throttle and allow the car to start normally.
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