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Been-and-dunit



Member Since: 15 May 2016
Location: Burton on trent
Posts: 145

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Charging

Hello is it possible to charge the battery from the connections under the bonnet , or do I have to do as the book says ie remove battery, 🤔

Post #608473 Mon Jan 11 2021 7:21pm
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Red Arrow



Member Since: 06 Jun 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 587

United Kingdom 

Best removing the battery to charge Thumbs Up

Post #608475 Mon Jan 11 2021 7:48pm
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Been-and-dunit



Member Since: 15 May 2016
Location: Burton on trent
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Thank you 👍

Post #608476 Mon Jan 11 2021 7:49pm
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PauloAmore



Member Since: 27 Jan 2007
Location: Bonnie Scotland
Posts: 1292

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I have charged mine on a ctek many many times with the terminals under the bonnet. Many here have.
- including a month of trickle charge during a lockdown.

What’s the concern? 2022 P440e AB

Post #608485 Mon Jan 11 2021 9:59pm
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Been-and-dunit



Member Since: 15 May 2016
Location: Burton on trent
Posts: 145

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Don’t use it much ,all I have is a battery charger

Post #608486 Mon Jan 11 2021 10:07pm
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Peterh



Member Since: 07 Jul 2020
Location: West kirby
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I used a normal battery charger,connecting to the points under the bonnet when the dash warning "low battery" came up.It was sorted no problem.

Post #608487 Mon Jan 11 2021 10:34pm
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Lindab



Member Since: 20 Nov 2017
Location: Dundee
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If you don't use it much, get a Ctek. You can leave it on as long as you want. It is not like the old fashioned chargers it keeps your battery at optimum charge. My F type is hooked up for abut 6 months at a time. Starts first time. Yes, use the under bonnet connectors.

Post #608488 Mon Jan 11 2021 10:49pm
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knwatkins



Member Since: 09 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Connectors under the bonnet are fine to use. Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Post #608489 Mon Jan 11 2021 11:15pm
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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 778

United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

Ctek do what they call comfort connectors for their chargers that permanently fit on the battery terminals, all you need to do is lift the bonnet and clip in the charger lead. More convenient than comfort. I've seen a thread whereby owners have routed the end of the connector out of the side grille or front grille so you don't even have to lift the bonnet.

Post #608494 Mon Jan 11 2021 11:46pm
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Col



Member Since: 02 Sep 2012
Location: Hawkes Bay NZ
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New Zealand 2013 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography Santorini Black

Admittedly a RRS1 but here's my Ctek connector, don't have to bend down, unlock the car or flip the bonnet to connect or disconnect, don't have to bother removing tow bar cover either.




Cheers
Col

Post #608496 Tue Jan 12 2021 1:19am
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Oldandconfused



Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Norfolk
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Zermatt Silver

There you go, it's a D4 but you get the idea (last post);
https://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic39086...=ctek+vent

Post #608499 Tue Jan 12 2021 8:02am
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RRSTDV8



Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

I use the tow electrics connector. As the cover is never on, it's easy to fit the connector. Not that it gets charged very often as mine is used most days and for decent distances so it's usually got full charge in it. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #608501 Tue Jan 12 2021 12:44pm
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Lindab



Member Since: 20 Nov 2017
Location: Dundee
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Previous thread
https://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic54892.html

Post #608502 Tue Jan 12 2021 1:26pm
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knwatkins



Member Since: 09 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
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United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Or if you were feeling adventurous, you could hook up a more permanent solution like I did in my L320...

https://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic55319.html Kev

MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

Post #608513 Tue Jan 12 2021 7:20pm
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Been-and-dunit



Member Since: 15 May 2016
Location: Burton on trent
Posts: 145

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Thank you all for your support think I will get a Ctek .cheers 👍

Post #608514 Tue Jan 12 2021 7:24pm
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