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Jon A
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“I’m sorry I can’t help you there, the electrical system is very different on a Porsche, and I’m sure you understand i can’t risk damaging it”
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You stars!! You are so helpful - I’ll mention Porsche assistance and systems bit. It does make sense given all the restrictions they put on us.

I think I owe a lot of you a pint (or two..)… :) thank you

The battery looks great, I might get that. The boot is going to be packed with stuff :) lol
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I carry a Norco version of the battery pack above in my boot… I’ve used it a few times to help motorists with flat batteries… it’s easy to use and has a protection devise so you can’t accidentally get the +/- confused. A really useful bit of kit doubles as a powerful touch and emergency phone / laptop charger
Don’t allow your Macan to be used to jump start another car!!
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It’s ok to jump start another car but it needs to be done correctly as there is significant potential for damage to either car or both if you don’t know what you are doing. I would advise against.
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Hand book has the details…….on giving and receiving charge “ jumping “ .As does all car manufacturers.

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Macanboy wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:45 pm Hand book has the details…….on giving and receiving charge “ jumping “ .As does all car manufacturers.

“Nothing to see here move along folks .”
Well said, good man! 👏👏👏👏
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cowdray2 wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:00 am I carry a Norco version of the battery pack above in my boot… I’ve used it a few times to help motorists with flat batteries… it’s easy to use and has a protection devise so you can’t accidentally get the +/- confused. A really useful bit of kit doubles as a powerful touch and emergency phone / laptop charger
Don’t allow your Macan to be used to jump start another car!!
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batte ... =OCWOTBRec

Is it this one? I like the idea of laptop and phone. I think it will be quite useful anyway - as I know at some points I’ll leave it parked in Ireland for a bit.

Thanks so much! The car boot is getting fuller and fuller :)
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SanPorMGTS wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:41 am
cowdray2 wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:00 am I carry a Norco version of the battery pack above in my boot… I’ve used it a few times to help motorists with flat batteries… it’s easy to use and has a protection devise so you can’t accidentally get the +/- confused. A really useful bit of kit doubles as a powerful touch and emergency phone / laptop charger
Don’t allow your Macan to be used to jump start another car!!
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batte ... =OCWOTBRec

Is it this one? I like the idea of laptop and phone. I think it will be quite useful anyway - as I know at some points I’ll leave it parked in Ireland for a bit.

Thanks so much! The car boot is getting fuller and fuller :)
Yes it is… you need to top up the charge occasionally (but it only takes 15 mins) :D
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cowdray2 wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:14 am … you need to top up the charge occasionally (but it only takes 15 mins) :D
Does that require a battery charger too or can it be done from the car?
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Neil1911 wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:19 am
cowdray2 wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:14 am … you need to top up the charge occasionally (but it only takes 15 mins) :D
Does that require a battery charger too or can it be done from the car?
USB from car or home
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