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Solar Chargers? work on 993's?

mike keech

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Hi all,

Based on a number of comments here I just bought one... and then saw one comment after that said the cig lighter in 993 is not "live" unless the ignition is on...so doen' that mean that this can't actually feed the battery is the car is off?

this is the second weekend that it has died, and it sits in the street so i need a solution fast!

thanks, Mike


Migration info. Legacy thread was 26797
 
New battery time and get a good one. Mine had a history of dying and when JZM tested it, it showed very poor power. They put a new one in and touch wood I have not had any further problems.

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Also - have a look at the Varta site for battery care.
eg....
Cleanliness is important for starter batteries
It's particularly important to keep the battery and its surrounding area clean. Dirty or moist surfaces may result in small continuous currents, 'flowing' from one terminal of the battery to the other. The contacts also need to be clean, dry and lightly greased, and the electrical connections need to be secure. Moreover, defective switches for lights in glove box or trunk can give drivers an unpleasant surprise. Even if the bulbs only take a small amount of power, they still considerably reduce the performance of the battery in the long term.

With cars that only do trips to the supermarket and the school run - often the second car in many households - it is also important to check whether the battery installed is powerful enough. A larger battery with higher capacity will often solve the problem of the alternator not recharging the battery sufficiently on short trips.

Last but not least, a specialist should also check that the V-belt between the engine and the alternator is in good condition and correctly tensioned before winter sets in. Otherwise the howling noise you get when you start off signifies that your battery will soon be flat.

What sort of battery problems can arise during use?
If a starter battery is poorly maintained, it can soon fail. Dirty terminals cause power trickles, causing the starter battery to lose energy. If you mainly make short trips in urban traffic with electrical systems running (air-conditioning system, ventilators, seat heaters, heated rear window and windscreen, etc.), the starter battery can become flat, even with the engine running. This can lead to starting problems, particularly in the winter.

see
http://www.varta-automotive.co.uk/

Migration info. Legacy thread was 26818
 
try looking for battery under-mats too.. I think holden do them, but if not, you can definietly get them from VW heritage. They sit under the battery and chemically absorb any spills or muck from the battery.. basically a tray liner I guess, but I think they also prevent conduction between battery and the shell (earth) in the case of any leaks or spills

Might be worth a look; I think its about £5 a roll, and theres enough to easilly do 1, maybe 2 depending on the size of your battery

b :)


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My trickle charger doesn't work through the ciggy lighter unless the ignition is switched on. I see no reason why a good auto electrician couldn't re-wire it.

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my battery goes flat if not used for a week or so....clifford alarm apparantly drains badly-! battery is new too!

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