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Old 11-08-2012, 05:19 PM
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Default Battery dead, Need something to charge it and have no access to power outlet in garag

Hi Guys,

Here is my situation:
I want to charge the battery without taking it out of the car. I can not use battery tenders as I have no access to the power outlet in garage even with an extension cord.

Is a powerbox a good solution for my situation? or any other product?

Model: 04 gallardo.

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Why wouldn't an extension cord work? I have one I can walk to the end of the earth and back and it still won't run out of cord. You need one of those extra long ones.
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Because I live in an Apt and I dont wanna run cables through hallways, etc etc. as it will probably take few hours to get the battery charged.
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Get a battery jumper, jump it, then drive around for an hour.

But, you need to ask yourself - why is the battery dead in the first place...
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Go to an auto parts store and buy a large power pack (About $135). Use the power pack to start your car and drive it to charge the battery or drive it to a service center that can charge your battery.
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I had a word with Lamborghini Dallas and they are saying NEVER Jump start Lambos.
I should have pointed it out at my Original Post that I did not drive the car for 2-3 weeks. Otherwise battery is only 4-5 months old.
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Go to an auto parts store and buy a large power pack (About $135). Use the power pack to start your car and drive it to charge the battery or drive it to a service center that can charge your battery.
I could not find any at Autozone/walmart etc.
However wont this work?

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I would stick with one made specifically for autos. I am surprised that Autozone does not carry them?
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I had a word with Lamborghini Dallas and they are saying NEVER Jump start Lambos.
I should have pointed it out at my Original Post that I did not drive the car for 2-3 weeks. Otherwise battery is only 4-5 months old.
Did you ask why? How is jumping with another car different than jumping with a battery pack? If you're really worried about that then just connect the jumper cables and let it idle for 30 minutes to charge your battery, then disconnect the jumper cables, then try starting that way.

Make sure all electronics are turned off before jumping with another car or battery pack.

Home Depot or Lowes will also sell battery packs.
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Louie from Lam Dallas said that It could kill Electronic Control unit or something. Its also mentioned in this thread as well : can't start my car

Will this work then?

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