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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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At 11 years it's on borrowed time Peter
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At 11 years it's on borrowed time Peter Jon, it is the Italian air that keeps the battery so fresh.....
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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I replaced the battery on my trad Plus8 earlier this year. Like for like Odyssey. The old one was on the car when bought 10years previously. I don’t know when that was originally put on but 10 years is a good life! It was connected to a Ctek when garaged and no problems until a sudden fail to turn the engine. It wouldn’t hold a charge. I hate that type of fail to start. GRRR. Regular checks on battery connections ( especially earths) was a normal routine.
Choice was cheaper battery and expect shorter life or go Odyssey again. Chose the latter. Based on experience and reputation. Been good since.
In 2002 I bought (imported from dealer in Ostende) a Focus td for commuting. Kept for 12 years. Battery lasted 9 so not bad.
On my first Mog, a 1993 4/4 I had to overhaul the earths. A jump lead from battery to starter worked so it was an earth problem. New earth straps, cleaned contacts, stainless mounting bolts and petroleum jelly over those. Bingo!
Plus Four MY23 Furka Rouge
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At 11 years it's on borrowed time Peter Jon, it is the Italian air that keeps the battery so fresh..... It's the chilled Prosecco perhaps 
Jon M
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Battery was under the driver's side rear seat, despite the plywood panel behind the passenger side seat having written on it "battery." Couldn't work out how to remove the seat - thanks to Allon White for the help, I'd never have shifted it. New battery installed and so far no discharging issues.
4-seater V6 3.7 Roadster.
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Battery was under the driver's side rear seat, despite the plywood panel behind the passenger side seat having written on it "battery." Couldn't work out how to remove the seat - thanks to Allon White for the help, I'd never have shifted it. New battery installed and so far no discharging issues. 
Jon M
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