General Winter is here, Advice please

[wilko1992]

Now winter is here the punto is coverd up now but was wondering, Will i be ok to take the battery off all winter or will it loose it code system memory for the chip in the key? as i have no red key just one blue one

Not a huge fan of takeing it off due the this.

Thanks

 

[Fiatpuntomk2b]

id say leave it on and run it every couple of weeks,maybe move back and forth a little to clear brakes ?

 

[dave]

Now winter is here the punto is coverd up now but was wondering, Will i be ok to take the battery off all winter or will it loose it code system memory for the chip in the key? as i have no red key just one blue one

Not a huge fan of takeing it off due the this.

Thanks

what do you mean covered up? if you have chucked a cover over it take it off, it will trap moisture,

 

[s and b]

and leave a window slightly open so everything doesnt go mouldy inside
dont let ratty in though

 

[dave]

ratty got in my panda by eating the gearstick gator, then he ate most of the pasenger seat

 

[Fiatpuntomk2b]

ratty got in my panda by eating the gearstick gator, then he ate most of the pasenger seat

Dave this has just made my day




























































Sorry

 

[fingers99]

id say leave it on and run it every couple of weeks,maybe move back and forth a little to clear brakes ?

I'd do that. Run it till the fan cuts in, run it up and down a little, no cover, silica gel to protect the inside from mildew, etc.

You might consider changing the oil and filter before you lay it up. Check, please, the antifreeze, if in doubt, change it.

 

[wilko1992]

Yes its under a car cover but the wheels stick out,Winter is rather horrable at the seaside at the mo.

oil, filter and anti freeze was changed earlier on this year

Have got damp christals in tubs in my car what all the caravaners use whilst they shut the caravans up for the winter to absorb the damp moisure.

Think i will keep it on then just dont want another battery geting nackerd.

 

[fingers99]

You might like to look into one of those solar powered trickle chargers.

 

[wilko1992]

or just run the extension lead from the outdoor socket to unda the bonnet.

 

[fingers99]

Yep. But don't leave it switched on!

 

[Andy Monty]

Look in the LIDL in brid they had smart chargers in a month or so ago they might still have one or two kicking about

 

[Ziggy122]

im lucky i've got a Fast Analogue charger for Bulk charging a dead battery

But also have my digital charger, which does all the battery types, Li-po, Li-fe,ni-mh, ni-cd, And lead acid's
So i could use that to higher charge the battery if need be

ziggy

 

[dumbledore]

Now winter is here the punto is coverd up now but was wondering, Will i be ok to take the battery off all winter or will it loose it code system memory for the chip in the key? as i have no red key just one blue one

Not a huge fan of takeing it off due the this.

Thanks

I would say is safe to just disconnect the battery. However even a disconnected battery may discharge a bit, but should be fine to reuse unless is on its last legs.

 

[DaveMcT]

use an Optimate or similar conditioning charger, It will keep the battery topped up to the max so no risk of hard sulphate damaging the cells but it wont overcharge the battery.

I've had mine at least 10 years and (one of) the best things I bought.

Make sure coolant is full strength. If its getting old change it or you risk the engine freezing.

A nylon car cover is ok as they breathe and should keep sea salt spray at bay, But any cover can rub the paint flapping in the wind so must be pulled down tight.

Run the engine every month until fully hot to make sure oil is circulated and moisture is blown out of the exhaust.

 

[eamonnf]

Agreed no need for battery out, I got one of those polyester car covers from Lidl and it was a load of S?!$e! No proper draw cords to tigh it on tightly and was supposed to be breathable opened the car up the other day and after 2 weeks it looked like a mushroom farm!

 

[s and b]

Agreed no need for battery out, I got one of those polyester car covers from Lidl and it was a load of S?!$e! No proper draw cords to tigh it on tightly and was supposed to be breathable opened the car up the other day and after 2 weeks it looked like a mushroom farm!

oops......

 

[Fiatpuntomk2b]

never covered my car before but think i may this winter, was thinking of getting a cheap gazebo and on having half the legs on with weights on the bottom, then drive car in a wala no snow on car and no scratches from a cover either

 

[s and b]

if leaving the battery in the car i would wrap it in polystyrene so it doesnt freeze whilst stood for days as this always seems to be the quickest killer of batteries in the winter in my opinion