kengonz

hi i heard some one ask me that question when we first bought our sc. told us about the same problem with his sc. we didn't have that problem cause we just got car and it was cold to ride my bike but!!!!! it's riding weather and the car sits for 3 or 4 days and I have to put a battery charger on it and as long as i drive it every other day its fine.
what can i do to stop this the batt is only 2 years old?

texsexlex

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....most people are using battery tenders to keep them charged when the car isn't in use, you could also unhook the battery, but you would loose all your settings when you hooked it back up......I've been fortunate not to experience this issue with my Sc

Bgw70

plenty of threads on this subject, as Texsexlex said, purchase a battery tender on Amazon or Walmart...also, be sure your battery is actually good.

bacardi11

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I disconnect my battery in Dec. hook it April starts right up.

ShawnOk

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If I'm gone for more then 10 days, I disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. I've left for nearly 1.5 months and came back and the battery started right up. I have a Interstate Megatron MTP (i think). I wish there was some "quick release," "or appropraite "toggle switch" for the negative cable. I've seen high end Ferrari's that have a push button something-or- other under the hood that starts those vehicles. Anyone have an idea how to do something that makes re/disconnecting easier (vs pulling out the 10mm wrench each time)?

JohnnyCake

Unfortunately, what you are experiencing is perfectly normal. There is some "phantom drain" in the SC. I always have a "Jump and Carry" in the trunk. The very smallest one they sell is still good for three or four dead battery starts, so no need to get the huge one. It fits in the little well on either side of the trunk.

Coleroad

Shawn the battery disconnect switches have been around for a very long time, and pretty cheap.

bacardi11

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Remember I have a EarthX Lithium Battery 7.8 lbs I can leave my Battery disconnected up to 10 months an it will start right up. It take me 30 sec. to disconnect a wing nut.

GSteg

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Have your battery tested. You never know what condition it's in since you just got the car, even if it's 2 years old.

If battery checks out fine, you need to find the source of the drain. A battery tender is a band-aid in this case. It's not normal for your battery to drain significantly in 3-4 days.

DshngDaryl

I like this one. It is easy to install with no modifications to your battery cable

Bgw70

+1 I have always liked those connections!

kengonz

thank you very much I'm going nuts about that

djmullen56

Had a similar problem as OP. Had to keep battery on trickle charger or wouldn't start after a couple days of sitting. Battery voltage checked out good on my voltmeter, both with engine off and running. Took it in and had better test done and cold cranking amps were only 161, much too low for this car. A new battery fixed the problem, at least no problem since replacing it. My battery was 4 years old, so no real surprise.

ShawnOk

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Thanks for the above info on the battery quick disconnect. Slapped it on a few days ago and works perfectly. Was considering a few different options including the "throw" switch above but kept fearing that the throw switch would make accident contact with something causing arc. Also considered one with caps by MOTOPOWER but decided against it (read that the caps don't allow firm jumper cable connection). I'm happy with my purchase. Had to modify the stock cable connection by removing the circular clamp, but simple enough. Reused the 10mm bolt and nut to attach OEM Negative Cable to the disconnect. Now easy to disconnect/reconnect on the fly when I'm leaving town for extended periods of time.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-Battery-TOP-POST-Terminal-Quick-Cutoff-Disconnect-Switch-Brass/162558640337?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Jabberwock

I have left my 2004 SC in garage without starting for 2 weeks and it starts immediately with no issues with battery. Battery is approx 1 year old.