long term parking without starting-GS450h
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long term parking without starting-GS450h
We anticipate trips from 3 to 6 months long, without our GS450h. What are the options for not starting and running the car for that length of time? Couldn't find a similar question, although assume this is not a first. Thanks
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I remember once reading that that could be a possible problem. The car should be at least started once ever few or 4 months.........
Not sure the implications for letting your car sit longer..... maybe battery drain?
Not sure the implications for letting your car sit longer..... maybe battery drain?
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Thanks, Jace7,
Appreciate the reply, wish I could get more specifics, like: can I disconnect some cables to prevent discharge, etc. But really don't want to reset all the options that depend on the battery(i.e., seat and other settings)
R
Appreciate the reply, wish I could get more specifics, like: can I disconnect some cables to prevent discharge, etc. But really don't want to reset all the options that depend on the battery(i.e., seat and other settings)
R
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I let my car sit for a few weeks, then the battery life bar was near purple when I started it for the first time in almost a month...
I think it slowly, and I mean very slowly drains automatically... Maybe b/c my alarm was set and things like that pull from the batteries, who knows....
I think it slowly, and I mean very slowly drains automatically... Maybe b/c my alarm was set and things like that pull from the batteries, who knows....
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Why don't you get a trickle battery charger (I believe thats what it is called)? with that you wont have to worry about the battery dieing and losing all your radio stations and such...
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I suggest a conversation with the dealer's service department.
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