Trickle charger
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Trickle charger
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i have just purchased an xk and want to hook it up to a trickle charger in the garage to avoid the battery going flat. Could anyone advise a charger that I could use that plugs into the cigarette lighter. With the battery behind the back seat it is not so easy to fit one to the battery itself. Appreciate a make and model type please! Thanks
i have just purchased an xk and want to hook it up to a trickle charger in the garage to avoid the battery going flat. Could anyone advise a charger that I could use that plugs into the cigarette lighter. With the battery behind the back seat it is not so easy to fit one to the battery itself. Appreciate a make and model type please! Thanks
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Hi
i have just purchased an xk and want to hook it up to a trickle charger in the garage to avoid the battery going flat. Could anyone advise a charger that I could use that plugs into the cigarette lighter. With the battery behind the back seat it is not so easy to fit one to the battery itself. Appreciate a make and model type please! Thanks
i have just purchased an xk and want to hook it up to a trickle charger in the garage to avoid the battery going flat. Could anyone advise a charger that I could use that plugs into the cigarette lighter. With the battery behind the back seat it is not so easy to fit one to the battery itself. Appreciate a make and model type please! Thanks
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Hello:
As a new member as well, I searched the forum using the search term CTEK and found great information that helped me identify and wire up a battery conditioner. The only additional information I can add is that when I initially set it up, I had the charger screwed to the garage wall. When I ran the charger it got really warm to the touch and it concerned me. I then placed a piece of ceramic til under the charger between it and the wall, which acts as a heat sink, and that fixed the issue for me.
Chris
As a new member as well, I searched the forum using the search term CTEK and found great information that helped me identify and wire up a battery conditioner. The only additional information I can add is that when I initially set it up, I had the charger screwed to the garage wall. When I ran the charger it got really warm to the touch and it concerned me. I then placed a piece of ceramic til under the charger between it and the wall, which acts as a heat sink, and that fixed the issue for me.
Chris
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Stuart S (01-20-2019)
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The OP's Public Profile shows that he's in GB, but fails to include any information whatsoever about his XK. There's a difference between the 4.2L and 5.0L.
It is important to note that the CTEK leads can be wired directly to their respective battery terminals in a 4.2L or to the remote battery terminals in the boot. But because the 5.0L has a battery monitoring system attached to the negative battery terminal, you must not attach the CTEK negative lead to the negative battery terminal; instead, attach it to a chassis ground (or attach both leads to the remote battery terminals).
It is important to note that the CTEK leads can be wired directly to their respective battery terminals in a 4.2L or to the remote battery terminals in the boot. But because the 5.0L has a battery monitoring system attached to the negative battery terminal, you must not attach the CTEK negative lead to the negative battery terminal; instead, attach it to a chassis ground (or attach both leads to the remote battery terminals).
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GGG (01-21-2019)
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Most of us use CTEK brand (I have an MX 5.0). Your Jaguar Dealer can supply one branded "Jaguar" at a highly inflated cost or you can buy the same charger at a more competitive price from many other sources. Connection in the luggage compartment is the correct method either on the battery positive and nearby earth as shown below or the remote connection points next to the rear lights.
CTEK list a number of extensions with and without charge indicator lights. Jaguar recommend this location for the connector.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
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I use CTEK chargers on all my cars, including 2011 XKR convertible. They work beautifully, batteries always kept at full charge. Here's more info on the charger and installation in my Jag @ CTEK: SMART CHARGER FOR SUPERCARS! - Car Guy Chronicles
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