gort Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Hi Guys. I'm flying to Australia in fortnight, won't be back till March. is the best bet , to disconnect the battery for that length of time, can you see any problems in doing so ( auto windows &the like) and which terminal do I need to take off first, +/- ?. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yep.....remove the -first I would say and put it in a bag while you take off the +ve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yep.....remove the +first I would say and put it in a bag while you take off the -ve. NO!! Always remove negative earth lead first, re-attach last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yep.....remove the +first I would say and put it in a bag while you take off the -ve. Kaaaaaaaaaaabooooom. Might want to thing about getting it on a trickle charger while your away too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yep.....remove the +first I would say and put it in a bag while you take off the -ve. NO!! Always remove negative earth lead first, re-attach last. +1 But really i would just get a trickle charger on it and leave it connected to the car. Mines been stored since the beginning of October with its charger fitted like it does every winter and never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Yep.....remove the +first I would say and put it in a bag while you take off the -ve. NO!! Always remove negative earth lead first, re-attach last. +1 But really i would just get a trickle charger on it and leave it connected to the car. Mines been stored since the beginning of October with its charger fitted like it does every winter and never had any problems. That's all the advice you need mate! I was going to say the same, mine is on, connected to the car on trickle charge, my old man stores all his cars that way as well and no probs they fire up first time and most are about 50 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 But really i would just get a trickle charger on it and leave it connected to the car. No electricity, so don't have that option. does anybody know if it will effect the window mechanism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Open the doors (and leave open) both windows will drop. Then disconnect the battery.Then close after. MIGHT let in moisture if it's outside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Ok so I couldnt recall which to take off first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan25 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Also if you can leave the hand brake off and car in gear. place a moisture absorbent gel bag in the cab and cover the car in wax to preserve the paint. As a security measure put the steering lock on full lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Put car in axle stands to avoid flatspots in tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 thanks guys, many useful tips, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff-r Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Put car in axle stands to avoid flatspots in tyres I'm just imaging Ferris Bueller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 A mechanic friend of mine, said you only need to disconnect the negative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 A mechanic friend of mine, said you only need to disconnect the negative? He'd be right. Make sure the lead can't creep back towards the post to make contact again. i.e. tie it back properly. Don't forget as mentioned above, that the autodrop on the windows will be inoperative with the battery disconnected, so don't go opening/slamming the doors. Also good point about the handbrake, try not to leave it on for that amount of time if you can avoid it. Tyres will be fine though, just make sure they are at the correct pressures (or higher would help, but don't forget to adjust them before driving again!). Have a good trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 A mechanic friend of mine, said you only need to disconnect the negative? Don't forget as mentioned above, that the autodrop on the windows will be inoperative with the battery disconnected, so don't go opening/slamming the doors. the passenger door autodrops, but the drivers door does not, it misses the pillar by half a millimetre, suppose I need to get that sorted at some point. Thanks for the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hi Guys. I was thinking, when I return, it should be just a matter of connecting the cables up, and she'll fire up, presumably the ignition key will work, and not lost it's code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Should be fine. Assuming the battery is in good condition and hasn't lost all it's juice (which is why you disconnected it, to stop any drains). Otherwise give it a charge first. Key should be fine also. I have put key batteries back in my spare after six months and it was all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 My opinion on this for what its worth; My Zed used to get parked up in a garage for 3 months at a time. I never bothered with trickle chargers or disconnecting anything. I pulled up in the garage, left it in neutral, handbrake off. Couple of bricks to stop it rolling back or forward, covered, locked garage, went to sea. Came back 3 months later, uncovered, got in, started first time every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Have you not got a mate that can come round once a week and start her up, saves an awful lot of ****ing about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gort Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 thanks for the replies, people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Have you not got a mate that can come round once a week and start her up, saves an awful lot of ****ing about? This isnt a good idea, all your doing is starting the car up and using Power and fuel. Most modern cars will go into a sleep mode when left and i'm sure the 350Z would be fine for only 2 months. I just disconnect the earth lead from the battery when leaving the MR2 for long periods, i ended up fitting a battery cut off switch as it saved time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Have you not got a mate that can come round once a week and start her up, saves an awful lot of ****ing about? Definitely not a good idea, multiple cold starts, loads of wear and tear for nothing. Seems like more mucking about than removing one lead to do the job properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Have you not got a mate that can come round once a week and start her up, saves an awful lot of ****ing about? Definitely not a good idea, multiple cold starts, loads of wear and tear for nothing. Seems like more mucking about than removing one lead to do the job properly. Not quite got this? is that not what happens every time you start your car up, any way if it was just that it would be fine, but if you read all the other replies he's got a list of hundreds of other suggestions (slight exageration here, 14 or 15) including axle stands, bricks, steering wheel locks, waxing the car, etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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