Dead battery, locked out, emergency
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As a new GT owner I know very little about them but it doesn't seem that an ECM would drain a battery in a matter of weeks? Park your Toyota for a couple weeks does it go dead? I better get a trickle charger hooked up 
As a new GT owner I know very little about them but it doesn't seem that an ECM would drain a battery in a matter of weeks? Park your Toyota for a couple weeks does it go dead? I better get a trickle charger hooked up
I hear ya. But, facts 'is' facts.
(Gotta admit I was real surprised to learn about the battery issues too. 'Never owned another car of any make wherein this was as issue at all.)
Edit: BTW - CONGRATS ON GETTING YOUR GT and welcome to The 'Forum!!! What color didja get?
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I'm looking forward to learning much from everyone on here about the ins and outs of GT ownership. Maybe it was a design decision to encourage frequent use
My front trunk cable and latch were not working either... both were just replaced last week (under warranty)
Kayvan
GT Owner
- Jul 13, 2006
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Not sure if you started car....
The stock OEM charger that comes with car is enough to keep the battery going. Not sure if your using that or Battery tender jr, with lighter attachment.
If you dont have Ford OEM chrager some dealers here can get it with zippered pouch for $80.
In addition, it can used with windows up, and can be left against rubber seal at bottom of door, with door closed. Its 20 ft cord is also handy.
Someone here had in on the car for 3 yrs straight with no problem.
The stock OEM charger that comes with car is enough to keep the battery going. Not sure if your using that or Battery tender jr, with lighter attachment.
If you dont have Ford OEM chrager some dealers here can get it with zippered pouch for $80.
In addition, it can used with windows up, and can be left against rubber seal at bottom of door, with door closed. Its 20 ft cord is also handy.
Someone here had in on the car for 3 yrs straight with no problem.
I'm looking forward to learning much from everyone on here about the ins and outs of GT ownership. Maybe it was a design decision to encourage frequent use
The dead battery experience has not happened to every FGT out there. Though a close freind left the key on overnight and that did drain the battery. I have had no battery issues driving mine home 9/05/05 and rarely use the 'aftermarket' tender. Just about 23,000 miles and no worries, except for that power steering hose . . . well, in the future, I'll carry a spare in the trailer.
Get in the car and drive it.
Pete S.