Here I go again with more stupid questions. The last two times I started my Viper, it started right up, but then it stumbled like it was going to stall. I just feathered the gas until it picked back up and then it idled fine. Any ideas.
Cold Start
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tzoid
Enthusiast
Don't start it unless you plan on driving it at least 10 to 15 miles. Leave it shut down, with a battery tender hooked up, for the winter hibernation. It really is the best thing you can do for the car. In PA., it usually lasts 3 to 4 months....it is what it is!
Anybody got a guess regarding how long (days, weeks) an average battery will hold power when the car is idle and the outside temp is between 20 and 30F?
I didn't hook up the battery tender because I figured I'd be on the road in two weeks. The 7 day forecast looks like it'll be at least three weeks.....am I pushing it?
I didn't hook up the battery tender because I figured I'd be on the road in two weeks. The 7 day forecast looks like it'll be at least three weeks.....am I pushing it?
PRVT JET
Viper Owner
Mine just sits, i have waited a month before starting and it started right up.
Hisserman
Enthusiast
Three weeks is usually pushing it.
PaViper- No worries, My 02 does the same thing after not starting it for 1 month+...same goes for my buddies 01 every time we crank 'er over in the winter.
joe117
Enthusiast
If your battery is in good shape and in a reasonable state of charge, you can park the car for months, at least four, without any trouble.
I close up my sailboat every year about late November and it starts up fine in April.
A trickle charger is nice but you don't need one.
I close up my sailboat every year about late November and it starts up fine in April.
A trickle charger is nice but you don't need one.
