is my 996 battery dead?

[bqf]

Left it for 2 weeks without use, not on my battery charger.

Tried to jump start it yesterday, v v difficult. Connected to battery charger overnight, turns over and starts, but only just! No green light on my charger after 24 hours....

Is the battery dead?

[Magic919]

Maybe it's resting.

[keep it lit]

possibly?.. put a volt/battery tester on it..

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[anonymous-user]

If it's a Porsche battery older than 6 months then yes, it is probably gubbed.

[mollytherocker]

Magic919 said:

Maybe it's resting.

Lovely plumage the Norwegian blue.

MTR

[bqf]

Sounds like this battery, is dead. It's an ex-battery, etc.

Any suggestions for where to find a replacement - is Halfords (Bosch Silver?) OK or do I need some unique size/ampage combo that only exists at OPCs and you have to buy it with diamonds?

[thegoose]

Standard 096 battery.

[bqf]

thegoose said:

Standard 096 battery.

OK ta - Halfords Bosch is £127 - any cheaper alternatives out there anyone?

[Tino]

Euro car parts or costco may be cheaper.
Alternatively get a trade card from Halfords

[bqf]

Tino said:

Euro car parts or costco may be cheaper.
Alternatively get a trade card from Halfords

Trade card? explain? I do have a limited co (but nothing to do with cars!)

[Durzel]

Waitforme said:

If it's a Porsche battery older than 6 months then yes, it is probably gubbed.

(shouldn't laugh really)

[Tino]

bqf said:

Tino said:

Euro car parts or costco may be cheaper.
Alternatively get a trade card from Halfords

Trade card? explain? I do have a limited co (but nothing to do with cars!)

I work for a main car dealer, went in with a wage slip and they just set me up. Save some money on oil and consumables.
Fairly sure you could knock up a letterhead or whatever to get one. Not sure on the saving on a battery, but they are normally high earners so should attrach some discount.

[bqf]

Thought I'd resurrect this, as the most unbelievable thing happened.

The Accumate, left connected for a week, has 'recovered' the battery. It turns the engine over perfectly and the battery is even holding it's charge well. I have to say I'm amazed - I was all set for a Halfords trip tomorrow.

Full marks for the Accumate battery charger - saved me a packet there