Battery Blues…well not really

[Tinonline]

Not doing much mileage at the moment and a run charges up the Battery to last a few weeks but if not used it goes flat.

It has lasted 7 years which is not bad as I’ve flattened it quite a few times working on the car. That one cost £88. Genuine Toyota.

Got another one today from Lexus Reading for pence over £101. Great service and was at their place next day. They did match a competitive other Lexus price…if you don’t ask. They’re my go to for clips, bolts, worn widgets… 

All systems go 👍😁

 

[LenT]

4 hours ago, Tinonline said:

Not doing much mileage at the moment and a run charges up the battery to last a few weeks but if not used it goes flat.

Just curious, Simon.  Do you have a trickle charger?

[Tinonline]

14 hours ago, LenT said:

Just curious, Simon.  Do you have a trickle charger?

Hi, no I’ve nowhere to plug it in.

Previously Battery would hold charge when not in use for ages…not an issue. I’m not sure how long extra it would have lasted.

[LenT]

3 minutes ago, Tinonline said:

Hi, no I’ve nowhere to plug it in.

Previously battery would hold charge when not in use for ages…not an issue. I’m not sure how long extra it would have lasted.

I see the problem, Simon.

You might want to consider a NOCO Battery booster then, which will at least get you started.

I’ve had occasion to use mine and they’re very effective.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/583DA99D-B3DA-456D-9F41-0D20496488E7?maas=maas_adg_85FCF8C390B7891AE170567A800B7847_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzsPY7c7d-wIVD4BQBh1EzA02EAAYASAAEgJcrPD_BwE

[steve2006]

I think I bought the Chinese NoGo version by mistake....it never worked from the start 😀

[BigBoomer]

I have my LS plugged into a cheap Battery maintainer and it works perfectly.
The charger is in my garage and I ran the 12v cable buried under the gravel to where I park the car.

If you have to park on the street or absolutely cannot get the power to the car, then you can buy solar chargers that you fit to the rear parcel shelf that will maintain the Battery so long as it gets a few hours of daylight each day.