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It can go a few weeks without affecting a battery, but let's be honest, certainly not long enough to repair a Lotus!
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If you can, use a thermal imaging app to find a warm spot on the car.
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Last week I purchased a 1999 996 that's been sitting up for 18 months. It runs ok but it seems to have a parasitic drain on the battery.
The original battery was dead so I purchased a new one. I was busy working on my Lotus for a couple of days but when I tried to start it this morning it's dead again.
Before I start the long process of troubleshoot I thought I'd ask the members if there are some typical things on the 996 that might cause this issue?
Thanks for your comments ...
i haven't read the posted link, but i would be interested to know if there is any aftermarket electronics installed, like, an aftermarket key less entry, alarm system, or a stereo system.. id start at anything that has been messed with, then other peeps can chime in or the link may help.
Make sure to fully remove the key from the ignition switch, not just turn it off.......AND it should make a distinctive "clunk" when removing the key...
If it doesn't make the "Clunk" it will drain the battery.....
Other than that it could be anything.....you will need to do "drain tests" to find out what is draining the power...
996-cab, Thanks for the link
Gary, there are no aftermarket stereo stuff installed
Dr.h.c., Yes there is a Clunk when I remove the key
Also, another question: Today I plan to sand and restore my milky headlight lenses and I noticed the water sprayer for the headlights is located at the 6:00 position instead of the 10:00 position.
Is this unusual? 99% of the 996 pics show the washer at the 10:00 position. Just curious ...
If you can, use a thermal imaging app to find a warm spot on the car. I've seen that done, to success, where you can find the hot spot and isolate the draw.
The 996 does have a natural parasitic drain. It can go a few weeks without affecting a battery, but let's be honest, certainly not long enough to repair a Lotus!
(Welcome to Rennlist, and 996 ownership -- you're going to love the car (would also like to hear more about the Lotus!))
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