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possible dead battery?, 11.78 V |
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Jun 10 2018, 09:56 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
1. My car has been sitting for awhile, but it has started up when I needed it to.
I recently took out and put back the transmission. I got everything hooked up and the car would not start. I took a reading across the battery terminals and got 11.87 volts. Is this an indication of a dead battery? 2. I should mention that I unhooked the positive and negative terminals while the trans was out. I also have a battery disconnect on the negative terminal (turn a screw to connect/disconnect). I got sparks when I hooked up the positive and touched the wrench to the car accidentally. 3. I have an Optima Red Top battery that is only about 1-2 years old. 4. I checked all the wire connections related to the trans and didn't see anything. That shouldn't matter anyway, I think. 5. I'm thinking of jump-starting the car and seeing if that works. 6. I'm also thinking of getting a battery charger and hooking that up. Thoughts? |
burton73 |
Jun 11 2018, 05:49 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
The battery man told me that Optima had a problem with their Mexico factory but changed a couple of years ago.
I have had them last a very long time but they do not like it if you let them get too low on juice. I use this trickle charger and have had very good luck. I use the charger for my fork lift as well. Good brand and not that much. Just put it on after you get home. Not a big deal and they come with a quick connect plug or reg clips. You will not need to open the mid hood just use the water proof plug. Bob B I have droped this several times and it is still good |
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