Flat Battery

[AndyCr15]

I knew I would... I left my Dashcam plugged in, recording for a few days and now the car battery is flat.

I recall reading on here someone that had a lot of issues once they jump started their car, maybe ECU problems?

I'm in no hurry to use the car, I have my bike, so I'm wondering about ordering a battery charger online.

I don't know if it makes a difference but it's a 2011 Ford Mustang GT. My questions are -

Is it safe to simply jump start?

Is it best to remove the battery and charge it? Will I cause other problems doing so?

Is it safe to connect the charger to the battery in the car?

Any other comments/advice welcome.

Thanks.

 

[AndyCr15]

Thanks guys, some great info.

Someone else has just told me my insurance will send out recovery for free? Didn't know that one. Will have to check my insurance details I guess.

 

[AndyCr15]

I did wonder about that and might still. Chances are (hopefully) I'll only need to use it once though, so quite expensive.

Still, not a bad thing to have hanging round your garage I guess. If I did do it again, it's there I suppose.

 

[AndyCr15]

I do have a decent, 50m long slope from the garages, I have wondered about just bumping it.

I only have roadside with the AA.

 

[AndyCr15]

Most chargers refer to a Ah of the battery. This is what's in mine, but I don't see how many Ah it is? Any ideas?