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Old 02-08-2011, 12:32 AM
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2 weeks in storage (non climate controlled)

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i need your advise.. im out of the country and the 2011 50i was in storage. ill be back next tuesday feb 15. and i need your expertise regarding this matter.

before i left in storage, i drove like 800 miles. so the battery is full charge. i dont know if that's make sense. (hoping by tuesday the car will startup)

anyway, im 70% sure the car will not start. what should i do. i dont have any power plugs at the storage. and also, what kind of charger do i need to use?

thanks in advance
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:39 AM
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Is this a common concern ? Why ?
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:46 AM
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Two weeks unattended is nothing to be concerned about. There are times when some of my vehicles are not started for a month or more. I don't think this is as big an issue as people think it is.
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Two weeks should be fine. Any more than a month I'd suggest connecting a trickle charger. I'd bet you're more than fine. I left my car sitting for 3 and it started no problem.
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Old 02-08-2011, 12:48 AM
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so assuming the car will start? im located in New England. you know, extremely cold out there...
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Old 02-08-2011, 02:09 AM
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Two weeks should be fine. Any more than a month I'd suggest connecting a trickle charger. I'd bet you're more than fine. I left my car sitting for 3 and it started no problem.
You have an E53....not an E70!! E53 has good batteries!!! 2 weeks sitting can be for a lot of E70 owners, a for sure NO start problem!
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You should put in the key and turn it. It will start.
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Been gone for two weeks, car in garage (no fancy climate control) and it starts without a problem. Doubt there will be any issue for you.
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so assuming the car will start? im located in New England. you know, extremely cold out there...
my 2008 infiniti coupe start right up after 3.5 weeks bury under the snow. 2 weeks on a brand new X5 i don't think there is any problem
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Just started my 3.0SD for the first time in a month, started first time.
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