Nov 25, 2010 5:27:06 PM
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Carrageous
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- Loc: Austin, TX , United States
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- Registered on: Sep 5, 2003
Home Setting On Headlights
I've been coming out some days to find my 05 Carrera with a dead battery and I think I've narrowed it down to this: it only happens when I leave the lights in the "Home" setting.
I haven't tested it to see if it always happens in that setting, but from reading the manual there's no reason that this setting would cause to the battery to drain by itself. I mean, it's supposed to be used when you're getting out of the car and going inside for the night.
On the positive side, I've become very skilled at jump starting Carreras, so if you need a jump, I'm your guy.
Anyone have any ideas before I take it to the dealer?
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"When you design a car around the customer's wishes, you get cup holders. When you design a car around innovative thinking, you get a Porsche."
It's short journeys in the city that mean your car's alternator doesn't get enough time to top up the charge that starting the car took out of the battery.
