my damn battery keeps dying!

[mountainbiker]

wannbeh3 so good to hear about the success with the ol' back.

I am curious to hear what the dealer says about your battery as I am having a similar issue. I got rid of the original AC Delco and am on a Optima Red Top now but without luck. I have a CTEK maintainer that I just plug-in my 2006 H3 every night. That keeps me going, but there will not be extended stays in the airport parking lot. (I also carry a "jump pack" in the back just in case I stay away from the CTEK too long.)

I anxiously await to see how you make out with the dealer.

[wannabeH3]

pretty disapointed with what they said. but so far its working we will see what happens tomorrow morning. here is what they said:

[mountainbiker]

wannabeH3 - thanks for the scan. It really made it easy to see what they did do and SADLY couldn't do. How has it worked out these past few days since your visit?

[wannabeH3]

so like i said i have recently had back surgery and so i dont drive it that often however today was my first day back at work, and after sitting for 2 days the battery was again weak and the h3 barely started. the drive to work is about 40 min (for just 12 miles ) so im hoping that was enough time to charge it up. i have a battery jumper in the back just in case tho. ill let you know by the end of the day.

[mountainbiker]

This is the US version of the battery maintainer I bought: http://www.ctek.com/US/MUS3300/features_benefits.asp. I believe they make the one that Porsche sells and re-badges. Check out the videos and the higher end models.

I bought the CTEK cigarette adapter for the unit, and the 7-pin to 12V adapter (for the trailer hitch). I back it in towards the garage door (as it won't fit in there), and plug it in after every drive (like a big expensive iPod). I also have the eyelet connector attached to the battery in the event I pull in nose first.

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by mountainbiker

This is the US version of the battery maintainer I bought: http://www.ctek.com/US/MUS3300/features_benefits.asp. I believe they make the one that Porsche sells and re-badges. Check out the videos and the higher end models.

I bought the CTEK cigarette adapter for the unit, and the 7-pin to 12V adapter (for the trailer hitch). I back it in towards the garage door (as it won't fit in there), and plug it in after every drive (like a big expensive iPod). I also have the eyelet connector attached to the battery in the event I pull in nose first.

hahaha, i guess good product, but what is up with those stupid videos

watch the third video, theres a huge bike in it looks pretty cool.

[mountainbiker]

Maybe we should do a little non-scientific poll for wannabeH3.

1. What type of battery are you running (e.g., OEM, YT, RT or other) and model if you know it?
2. Any after market electronics that could possibly add to the key-off drain?
3. What is the longest you have had the H3 sit without a dead battery?

I'll go first

1. RT Series 25
2. None (but do have OEM grille lights and SMA roof lights)
3. About 1-2 week before battery is dead (Ford Explorer can sit a month+)