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Jun 8, 2008 | 12:28 AM

20mercury

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Battery tender use

Question: Do you need to unhook the battery when you use a battery tender (say a 1 or 2 amp charger just to keep the battery from going dead when you let your car sit up for a few weeks) ???

This is for a 1993 LT1, but the question might apply to any C4.

Thanks.

Jun 8, 2008 | 12:37 AM

Spinner_89

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My experience with and '88 and an '89 has let me to belive that removing the battery (or just unhooking the posative lead) will give you better results. These cars have a lot of electronics that need to be fed constantly. For a short time (2-6 weeks) if your batter is in good condition, you shouldn't need a charger of any kind. However, for the winter this is what I do with mine.

Jun 8, 2008 | 02:56 AM

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Mine is on when ever the car is parked. I wired a quick disconnect permanently on the battery. Never a problem and the battery is always ready to go. Whether its parked for a few days or weeks.

Jun 8, 2008 | 05:40 AM

85 500 horse

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You do not need to remove the battery. Simply attach the tender and you're good to go. Do NOT get a battery charger. You want a trickle charger.

Jun 8, 2008 | 05:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRifleCoach

Mine is on when ever the car is parked. I wired a quick disconnect permanently on the battery. Never a problem and the battery is always ready to go. Whether its parked for a few days or weeks.

I have done the same.....less strain on the alternator...

Jun 8, 2008 | 08:31 AM

Can86Z51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 85 500 horse

You do not need to remove the battery. Simply attach the tender and you're good to go. Do NOT get a battery charger. You want a trickle charger.

Right - you need a real 'Battery Tender-TYPE(low amp, automatic) that can be left attached to the battery for long periods, if needed.

Jun 8, 2008 | 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 20mercury

If your batery is taking a crap after only a few weeks of non-activity, do yourself a favor and replace the battery. They are cheap enough and you don't want it to die miles from home.
Mike

Jun 8, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 78pacer

If your batery is taking a crap after only a few weeks of non-activity, do yourself a favor and replace the battery. They are cheap enough and you don't want it to die miles from home.
Mike

When it comes to batteries, if in doubt - replace!