C1 Charging System
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Pro
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C1 Charging System
The charging system in my C1 appears to be working OK, never had a problem. Although, after I drive it, if I connect my "Battery Tender" to the battery, it will charge the battery for a few hours before it indicates the battery is fully charged.
Does that mean that the battery wasn't fully charged by the generator/VR, or does the "battery tender" charges the battery more than the charging system in the car?
Thanks,
Pierre
Does that mean that the battery wasn't fully charged by the generator/VR, or does the "battery tender" charges the battery more than the charging system in the car?
Thanks,
Pierre
Burning Brakes
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that's a good question. it probably just shows a difference in what the car's voltage regulator charges up the battery to-- versus what the battery tender uses as a fully charged value. if the car's charging system doesn't give you a problem i wouldn't worry about it. 
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Each electrical charging system may (probably) have a different "fully charged" set point. It also depends on the battery chemistry (and there are several).
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Plasticman
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