Long-term storage

[paulg1]

Am going to be storing my '05 997 for 60 - 90 days. Have just ordered Porsche battery maintainer (Sunset $105). Assume it plugs into cigarette lighter, not power outlet in passenger foot well. It this correct? Also, how do you run cord into car - crack window?

Any input would be welcome.

Thanks

[jinijazz]

Am going to be storing my '05 997 for 60 - 90 days. Have just ordered Porsche battery maintainer (Sunset $105). Assume it plugs into cigarette lighter, not power outlet in passenger foot well. It this correct? Also, how do you run cord into car - crack window?

Any input would be welcome.

Thanks

Yes it plugs into cigarette lighter and the wire run through the gap below the door.

Edited November 28, 2006 by jinijazz

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

The cigarette lighter and the foot well socket

are connected to the same fuse. Either one

works the same.

Paul

[Westcoaster]

Just as an FYI, I was in Walmart last night and saw a couple of different charger/maintainers for sale there made by a company called Schumacher.

Anybody have any experiance with these? I read the specs and one of them mentioned specifically that the unit monitored for the correct voltage and then switched to 'float mode' and the current dropped down to 100ma. Sounded like a good unit for only $44 CDN. If they are in the US Walmarts they are probably even cheaper.

Al

[PAULSPEED]

Hi,

I am just joking.

Did you see a Ferrari sticker on it?

Paul

[BennyGca]

I store my C2S from December until March or April. My dealer gave me the Porsche battery maintainer as a gift when they delivered my car. Just plugs into any 12v outlet, the cord is thin enough to go straight out under the door with the door closed and locked.

Works perfectly, she started right away without hesitation after months.

They all work pretty much the same, I had a BMW version when I had an M3... The only concern I would have is whether or not the cheaper versions would maintain a consistent charge and what kind of shut off they're equipped with. You really wouldn't want to damage your battery.