Thread: how to change battery, anything special required?

Originally Posted by daf11e

Eevo is this the first time your battery has gone flat with no use for a couple of weeks?

yes, been sitting ~2 weeks
only owned car for about 3 months

Whilst I'm sure you know of many things including a duff battery in the first place causing your problems just keep in mind the RF receiver which is behind the rear seat behind the driver.......I believe it doesn't happen to many P38s but it sure did mine and after many months and two new batteries later I disconnected the receiver and havnt had a problem for 2 years. This all happened when I moved house into a new location obviously interference in my new location..............but as I say mate probably not but keep in mind.

cheers.
im not using the remote as the buttons have worn away.
so im key locking at the moment

Understood but the receiver still connected at the rear is awake.......just keep in mind.

Originally Posted by daf11e

Understood but the receiver still connected at the rear is awake.......just keep in mind.

yes yes, i understood.
i'll be having a look this weekend if i get time

Originally Posted by Eevo

cheers.
im not using the remote as the buttons have worn away.
so im key locking at the moment

Don't buy the 'refurb' kits off eBay as they're dearer than from a dealer. The button cover is only a couple of $ from LR & the battery cover is cheap too.