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Old 05-30-2016, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SickRob
Thanks Greg;


OK, how do I get the extension lead to the outside of the trunk without leaving the trunk open? I seem to be missing a step in the process.
You can do a search and find how some of us have installed various hook ups. Here is mine as an example . Picture may be a little dark but you can get the idea. Ctek is mounted on the left post of my lift using velcro so I can remove it. Plug under the rear is a marine 12V socket and is hooked up through the spare tire area up to the battery. Also you can see the dual socket adapter with the volt gauge in it. I come home and put the car up on the lift and plug it in. Can't miss the coard hanging so easy to remember to unplug. If I forget then it's time to put me in "the home".
 
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Old 05-30-2016, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jagtoes
You can do a search and find how some of us have installed various hook ups. Here is mine as an example . Picture may be a little dark but you can get the idea. Ctek is mounted on the left post of my lift using velcro so I can remove it. Plug under the rear is a marine 12V socket and is hooked up through the spare tire area up to the battery. Also you can see the dual socket adapter with the volt gauge in it. I come home and put the car up on the lift and plug it in. Can't miss the coard hanging so easy to remember to unplug. If I forget then it's time to put me in "the home".
Sweet! Does the lift come with the quick connect?
 
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Old 05-31-2016, 06:28 AM
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Sweet! Does the lift come with the quick connect?
Yes but it is a $3500 charge for shipping.
 
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Originally Posted by SickRob
Richzak;


Thanks for the great info. I know I need a tender, but for the moment I will just have to drive the car regularly to keep the battery up. Darn.


How/where do you run the cord so as to hook it up without leaving the trunk open?
Rob:

Here's what I did.

I never have to open the trunk to connect the CTEK battery maintainer.

I simply connected the eyelets of the CTEK to the small 10mm battery posts, ran the wiring into the wheel well, through the rubber grommet and ran the connection under the car and through the very bottom of the bumper. Used JB Weld epoxy to bond the connector to the bumper, which is well hidden except what you see in the photos.

Now it only takes 10 seconds or less to plug in the main unit to the CTEK connector.

If you know you need the battery maintainer, then just buy it. Why would you go thru any frustration for under $90.00 to keep the Jaguar in top battery condition?

The CTEK MUS 4.3 would be the best investment you make to maintain the Jaguar. These cars eat power and the CTEK will extend the battery life for many years +.
 
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Old 05-31-2016, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikey
Those of us in the frozen north who use a block heater during the winter make a habit of looping the extension cord over the driver's side mirror to remind us to unplug before driving off.
This is an excellent idea, very simple and ensures that it will be noticed.

Originally Posted by jagtoes
Yes but it is a $3500 charge for shipping.


Originally Posted by richzak
Rob:

Here's what I did.

I never have to open the trunk to connect the CTEK battery maintainer.

I simply connected the eyelets of the CTEK to the small 10mm battery posts, ran the wiring into the wheel well, through the rubber grommet and ran the connection under the car and through the very bottom of the bumper. Used JB Weld epoxy to bond the connector to the bumper, which is well hidden except what you see in the photos.

Now it only takes 10 seconds or less to plug in the main unit to the CTEK connector.

If you know you need the battery maintainer, then just buy it. Why would you go thru any frustration for under $90.00 to keep the Jaguar in top battery condition?

The CTEK MUS 4.3 would be the best investment you make to maintain the Jaguar. These cars eat power and the CTEK will extend the battery life for many years +.
Agreed, just buy the maintainer! Very nice, clean install.
 
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