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Been-and-dunit Member Since: 15 May 2016 Location: Burton on trent Posts: 145 |
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, 🤔 |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 7:21pm |
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Red Arrow Member Since: 06 Jun 2017 Location: Scotland Posts: 587 |
Best removing the battery to charge |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 7:48pm |
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Been-and-dunit Member Since: 15 May 2016 Location: Burton on trent Posts: 145 |
Thank you 👍 |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 7:49pm |
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PauloAmore Member Since: 27 Jan 2007 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1292 |
I have charged mine on a ctek many many times with the terminals under the bonnet. Many here have.
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Mon Jan 11 2021 9:59pm |
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Been-and-dunit Member Since: 15 May 2016 Location: Burton on trent Posts: 145 |
Don’t use it much ,all I have is a battery charger |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 10:07pm |
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Lindab Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: Dundee Posts: 899 |
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. |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 10:49pm |
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knwatkins Member Since: 09 Sep 2018 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 1139 |
Connectors under the bonnet are fine to use. Kev
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Mon Jan 11 2021 11:15pm |
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Oldandconfused Member Since: 18 Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 778 |
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. |
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Mon Jan 11 2021 11:46pm |
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Col Member Since: 02 Sep 2012 Location: Hawkes Bay NZ Posts: 4971 |
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.
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Tue Jan 12 2021 1:19am |
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Oldandconfused Member Since: 18 Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 778 |
There you go, it's a D4 but you get the idea (last post);
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Tue Jan 12 2021 8:02am |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8980 |
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
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Tue Jan 12 2021 12:44pm |
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Lindab Member Since: 20 Nov 2017 Location: Dundee Posts: 899 |
Previous thread
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Tue Jan 12 2021 1:26pm |
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knwatkins Member Since: 09 Sep 2018 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 1139 |
Or if you were feeling adventurous, you could hook up a more permanent solution like I did in my L320...
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Tue Jan 12 2021 7:20pm |
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Been-and-dunit Member Since: 15 May 2016 Location: Burton on trent Posts: 145 |
Thank you all for your support think I will get a Ctek .cheers 👍 |
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Tue Jan 12 2021 7:24pm |
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