997.1 won't start (battery???)

[JapanRed]

Hi all,

I've come to start my 997.1 this afternoon and it won't start. I haven't drove it for about 7 weeks due to being crazy-busy with other things, so assume it's the battery. When the key is turned the engine does sound as though it's trying to start. You guys are much more knowledgable than me so I'd like your thoughts.

Do you agree it's most likely to be the battery? If so what do I do? Battery out and charge it? Jump start it?
Will the battery now be damaged or should it be ok after a decent run?

I've phoned my dad who's got a battery charger so I can call and get that this evening if necessary.

Thanks in advance.

[JapanRed]

Many thanks guys. I'll charge it this evening then, which brings me onto my next question, how do I do that? I'm not particularly handy under the bonnet. Do I need to remove the battery or can it be charged in-situ?
Any advice or links to a how-to guide would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[JapanRed]

Cheers guys all fixed. It was the battery even though it was cranking over.

[JapanRed]

The_Doc said:

Charged batteries from flat do not always do well, you can look for >12.6 volts at the terminals with a multimeter, (12.0v is quite a long way from 12.6)

Or splash out on a Bosch silver 110 Battery (S5010), which I got for £87 and fitted myself with very basic tools.

It now springs into life at minus 5 on a morning

This is the battery I've got. Had it fitted in February. The car has been a dream to own and hasn't given me any trouble whatsoever apart from this week but thats more because I've neglected to love it rather than it being broken.