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Old 03-29-2007, 09:26 PM
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First Problem with The Cayman, Dead Battery!!

I left the car sitting only for 5 days and went to start it and nothing, called 1-800-PORSCHE, they came and tried to give it a jump (all this occured after I went through the manual front lid popping nonsense) and still the car wouldn't start. Had it towed to Neilo Porsche and they confirmed completely dead battery, dead cell in it after only 4 months of ownership. And no, I didn't leave anything on in the car, just a plain bad battery. Anyone have that happen with such a short time of ownership?
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Old 03-29-2007, 09:28 PM
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Ccounts, I havn't had it happen; but I was wondering what came out of your PSM error problem? Perhaps it was related to this battery issue...
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Old 03-29-2007, 11:09 PM
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Maybe you had a leak in your battery? Check for spills?
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Old 03-30-2007, 12:01 AM
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Another club member had the same bad battery problem: wont start!
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Old 03-30-2007, 03:14 AM
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Mine is a weekend car as well hope I dont run into the same problems. I have a trickle charger for my Jetta (they have these when they sit in port) was given to me from a friend at VW dealer. It plugs into the lighter and has suction cups to stick it on the window, has a solar panel. Not sure how effective this really is since my car is in my garage all the time. He has a few lying around if anyone is interested I'm sure they are inexpensive.

-I found a guy selling them on ebay starting bid $3.00 this is the exact one I have! dont have to worry about outlets to a wall, If you dont have a garage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Genui...11283851QQrdZ1
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Old 03-30-2007, 03:56 AM
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How much is retail for a replacement battery for the CS?
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A bit under $300US.
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Ccounts, I havn't had it happen; but I was wondering what came out of your PSM error problem? Perhaps it was related to this battery issue...
I don't think it had to do with it but I'll let you know when I get the car back today. They said the battery was just plain bad, had a dead cell so they replaced it for no extra cost.
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I just researched this thread. My CS just got off the boat and into my hands on Saturday. Today (Wednesday) the battery is dead--or so it appears. I am currently awaiting the flatbed and will let you know how it turns out. Where is Porsche buying these batteries?!
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Old 04-04-2007, 10:27 PM
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A bit under $300US.
THAT is a bit insane. Doesn't Sears or somebody just sell a Diehard that will fit?
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Mine is a weekend car as well hope I dont run into the same problems. I have a trickle charger for my Jetta (they have these when they sit in port) was given to me from a friend at VW dealer. It plugs into the lighter and has suction cups to stick it on the window, has a solar panel. Not sure how effective this really is since my car is in my garage all the time. He has a few lying around if anyone is interested I'm sure they are inexpensive.

-I found a guy selling them on ebay starting bid $3.00 this is the exact one I have! dont have to worry about outlets to a wall, If you dont have a garage.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Genui...11283851QQrdZ1

those things don't work all that much. and if your friend works for the vw dealership, then he should get them for free.
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Old 04-05-2007, 12:41 AM
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I just researched this thread. My CS just got off the boat and into my hands on Saturday. Today (Wednesday) the battery is dead--or so it appears. I am currently awaiting the flatbed and will let you know how it turns out. Where is Porsche buying these batteries?!
MJP27 - So sorry to hear you're having issues so soon. Please keep us posted. Hopefully she'll be back to you in no time and as good as new.
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