Drat. Flat Battery Turbo R

Drat. Flat Battery Turbo R

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Truffs

Original Poster:

266 posts

139 months

Sunday 1st October 2017
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Hello Ladies and Gentleman,

I have returned from a 14 day holiday and realised its been 21 days or so since I fired the Turbo R and yes the battery is flat. I need to charge it up but where is it and how to get to it? I suspect its in the wings of the boot but which side? Also how do you get to it? Mine is a 1990 Turbo R LWB.

Another complication is that the boot is parked right up against the rear of the Garage so its going to be fun to get in there. Do I actually need to take the battery out or can I trickle charge it someway while leaving it in situ?

Any advice would be great while I kick myself for breaking the 10 miles every 10 days rule.

Thanks for reading and any help offered.

Truffs

Original Poster:

266 posts

139 months

Sunday 8th October 2017
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Thanks for all the tips. I fear I won't be able to roll the car forward but hopefully I can get to the battery.

I will check for the battery isolator (great tip) as that could mean I can charge the thing in situ.

Once again, thanks.

Truffs

Original Poster:

266 posts

139 months

Sunday 8th October 2017
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It does have a battery isolation switch which has now been turned to the quarter past nine position with the help of a young small minion who could climb into the boot. I can now see the prize, the battery is within range of me so I think I can charge it while isolated. Cannot lift the boot high enough to get it out without taking down half the shelving and racking which would be a mega job.

Only thing thwarting the plan is that the boss of the house has decided to run the washing machine and that is the only free socket I can reach so I have to wait. DAMN.