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Old 03-01-2006, 05:40 AM   #1
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Thanks everyone for their comments.

Heres the battery case. I was driving the car the day before pretty much all day, as well as the previous days before with no problems at all. I left it at my garage, woke up and it was dead. I called 1-800-PORSCHE they came and jump started it (Everyone was gone to work as it was morning), I drove for another 30 minutes and then I left the car parked for 45-50 min. When I came back I tried to turn it on and the battery was dead again.

I did not have the time to go to Walmart and get a new one and then replace it so I called 1-800-PORSCHE again and its now sitting at the dealer. I told them to completely replace the battery and also enable my OBD (so I can get outside temperature).

I cannot wait to drive it again.

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Old 03-01-2006, 05:56 AM   #2
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Old 03-01-2006, 06:06 AM   #3
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I think they will do it for free under warranty at the dealer.
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Old 03-01-2006, 06:21 AM   #5
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denverpete Thanks a lot!

Ok guys you were right battery is NOT covered and they ask 280$! I guess walmart is my solution!
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Ya gotta love guys who charge $280 for a $50 battery AND can keep a straight face!

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I think Braile makes a 15 pound battery to replace that 50 pound OEM one.
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