Winter and battery
Discussion
I usually drive my DB9 once a week all year round, but I wondered how long ,with the good battery I seem to have, does anyone think I can leave it and be ok.
I appreciate that a trickle charger would be best but haven't got organised.
The tracker works from a button cell I think so shouldn't drain.
Also my car is secure to leave unlocked is that better than locked.
I appreciate that a trickle charger would be best but haven't got organised.
The tracker works from a button cell I think so shouldn't drain.
Also my car is secure to leave unlocked is that better than locked.
I haven't got a DB9 but I do have a car that I keep in secure storage from November to April, but sometimes until June. If I know it's going to be more than 3 months I disconnect the battery entirely. Obviously don't do that if you need the car battery to unlock the car or to allow the car to be tracked.
When I got a DB9 four years ago I imagined that it would be able to sit for several weeks or more without issue like a normal car. Weak laughter; in fact about a week was all it lasted. So I always keep it connected to a battery conditioner, currently a CTEK. I would suggest you consider it as it's then one less thing to worry about. Don't disconnect the battery, you'll lose settings not least the engine misfire corrections which are almost impossible to restore.
They say that for every engine start you have to drive 30 miles to replace the charge!
They say that for every engine start you have to drive 30 miles to replace the charge!
apotek said:
I usually drive my DB9 once a week all year round, but I wondered how long ,with the good battery I seem to have, does anyone think I can leave it and be ok.
I appreciate that a trickle charger would be best but haven't got organised.
The tracker works from a button cell I think so shouldn't drain.
Also my car is secure to leave unlocked is that better than locked.
CTEK MXS5 from Amazon with any of the accessories you want /need to connect.I appreciate that a trickle charger would be best but haven't got organised.
The tracker works from a button cell I think so shouldn't drain.
Also my car is secure to leave unlocked is that better than locked.
Once connected ,lock as normal.
Any of mine that don't get driven for a few weeks go automatically on them.
Leave a note in the console to say it's on the conditioner though !
My experience is actually that the VH Vantage I had before was very good in keeping her charge if not used, sometimes up until 1.5 months if I recall it correctly.
My new to me 2020 Vantage showed some troubles starting after just 2 weeks, lighting up all the possible errors messages like a Xmas tree.
My new to me 2020 Vantage showed some troubles starting after just 2 weeks, lighting up all the possible errors messages like a Xmas tree.
With a good battery my Vantages have always lasted 5-6 weeks. The issue is if you let them go flat a few times they are never the same again. Found that during covid when I let the 8 yr old OE battery go flat and ended up fitting a new one, it was only lasting 10-14 days.
I have since got into the routine of plugging in the CTEK charger every 3-4 weeks, if It goes that long without a drive.
Most recent winters have been quite mild and if there is a dry day over 5C I enjoy a drive out to keep the battery charged
I have since got into the routine of plugging in the CTEK charger every 3-4 weeks, if It goes that long without a drive.
Most recent winters have been quite mild and if there is a dry day over 5C I enjoy a drive out to keep the battery charged
There has been plenty of discussion on this topic over the years. I always leave mine connected to the battery conditioner, no matter how often I drive it. Having said that my previous 4.3 V8V never let me down and was never connected to a battery conditioner. The tracker in my current V12V packed up a year or so after I bought the car and it caused a rapid battery drain. Ever since that happened I’ve kept it plugged in. Bearing in mind how sensitive these cars are to battery related issues I think it’s a wise move. BRM.
EVR said:
My experience is actually that the VH Vantage I had before was very good in keeping her charge if not used, sometimes up until 1.5 months if I recall it correctly.
My new to me 2020 Vantage showed some troubles starting after just 2 weeks, lighting up all the possible errors messages like a Xmas tree.
Same exact experience with my previous 2009 Vantage vs my current 2020 Vantage.My new to me 2020 Vantage showed some troubles starting after just 2 weeks, lighting up all the possible errors messages like a Xmas tree.
Both my Vantage's have been kept on trickle charge religiously whenever left. On the first one, I later changed to a magnetic coupling cited near the number plate at the back. The Newer Vantage came with quick couple from factory in the same place. I use a NOCO Genius 2 which is completely weather proof and has worked faultlessly.
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