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| Thread ID: 139069 | 2015-03-06 01:26:00 | What to do with cars when away for 6 weeks? | lakewoodlady (103) | PC World Chat |
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| 1395804 | 2015-03-07 00:26:00 | As an AA member you could ask their service section their advice. | Bryan (147) | ||
| 1395805 | 2015-03-07 04:27:00 | Pretty good news AA lost driving licensing, they sure botched it. I used to get blardy annoyed when I went AA Westgate to get my licence stuff and they would always harass you into joining the AA. AA ok for old ladies who cant and wont help themselves when having car issues. I wouldn't ask them diddly squat | prefect (6291) | ||
| 1395806 | 2015-03-07 05:24:00 | Don't do anything. I've had multiple experiences leaving cars parked up and worst case is the battery can go flat which is easily solved. Left my current car (also 03 commodore) for 4 weeks and it started first crank as usual. | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 1395807 | 2015-03-07 06:43:00 | Don't do anything. I've had multiple experiences leaving cars parked up and worst case is the battery can go flat which is easily solved. Left my current car (also 03 commodore) for 4 weeks and it started first crank as usual. You should buy a Toyota. You don't have to crank them. They have one of those new fangled devices called a "Starter motor" Ken. :) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1395808 | 2015-03-07 06:52:00 | :lol: Cheeky! Off topic but there is a Morry 1000 for sale here in chch for $1800. Almost tempted just so I can experience a winter morning start with the crank handle :rolleyes: | hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 1395809 | 2015-03-07 08:16:00 | Aaah the old Morrie Thou. I had 2 of those, 3 Series 2 Minors and 1 Series MM. Total Morris Minors = 6 Ken |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1395810 | 2015-03-07 08:31:00 | Yeah, to echo what others have said, don't trust a charger in an unattended house. If you wish to dodge the drain of a car alarm or other electrics then just disconnect the battery and be absolutely sure the removed cables cannot spring back into contact with any other parts or terminals (safest if you disconnect the negative, but I'd sooner disconnect both). A trickle charge once home, or using one battery to jump start the other (if neccessary) will get you going again. I wouldn't worry about the tyres or fluids. In theory leaving the fuel tank full will result in less water vapour condensing in the tank. Enjoy your travels, or if it is medical leave, get well! |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 1395811 | 2015-03-07 08:42:00 | Aaah the old Morrie Thou. I had 2 of those, 3 Series 2 Minors and 1 Series MM. Total Morris Minors = 6 Ken www.trademe.co.nz Might try view tomorrow |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
| 1395812 | 2015-03-08 09:48:00 | I think for some cars if the battery is disconected for longer than 24 hours any diagnostic codes stored will be cleared. Not all stored codes will be illuminated by the cel/mil (check engine light/malfunction indicator lamp) and hence visible, as some are stored as "pending" codes - which I have had dsiplayed on a code reader for a Nissan I previously owned. I think too some cars require a "idle relearn" or resetting of the ecu if battery discconcted for long periods. It will relearn after driving for set no. of miles, but I think specific adopting procedures to quickly reset it back, e.g. for some Honda's. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1395813 | 2015-03-08 10:13:00 | Probably more important is ring your insurance company to see if you're covered if your house is empty for that long, you might be surprised | Ofthesea (14129) | ||
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