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  1. 07-20-2018, 03:10 PM #1
    zeke4351
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    Question Forgot to Turn Off Ignition Key

    I found the ignition key had been left on for a few days. Put gas in and turned key on to check gauge and forgot it. It is a 2018 250 Pro XS and I was wondering if something might got damaged. Last two trips out after fishing for a long time I had a very weak crank and had to jump. Did this ruin the battery or is it going bad anyway?
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    #2 07-20-2018, 03:48 PM
    Sounds like the battery was on its way out and you killed it for sure.
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    #3 07-20-2018, 05:50 PM
    That won’t damage the engine but your battery is probably toasted.
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    #4 07-25-2018, 11:41 PM
    The battery was only 4 months old but it will run down within a couple hours running 2 12” graphs if the big motor is not started. I hope a new battery fixes it.
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    #5 07-26-2018, 01:13 AM
    Those motors have a huge electrical requirement. You’ll want a group 31. I like Northstar X2 but there are others.

    Here is a thread for you to read,,,http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....batteries+meet

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    #6 07-26-2018, 08:31 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by zeke4351 View Post
    The battery was only 4 months old but it will run down within a couple hours running 2 12” graphs if the big motor is not started. I hope a new battery fixes it.
    If new just take back and exchange it. Most battery's have a 1 yr or more warranty.
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