Battery Saver.....
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Psssst... don't tell anyone but the technology used in pretty much all quality maintenance chargers is pretty much the same. It's not rocket science.
(you pay for the bells and whistles and perhaps current capability more than the technology. For battery tenders, more than 1.5 amps current capability is a complete waste of $$)
(you pay for the bells and whistles and perhaps current capability more than the technology. For battery tenders, more than 1.5 amps current capability is a complete waste of $$)
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Psssst... don't tell anyone but the technology used in pretty much all quality maintenance chargers is pretty much the same. It's not rocket science.
(you pay for the bells and whistles and perhaps current capability more than the technology. For battery tenders, more than 1.5 amps current capability is a complete waste of $$)
(you pay for the bells and whistles and perhaps current capability more than the technology. For battery tenders, more than 1.5 amps current capability is a complete waste of $$)
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http://batterytender.com/products/au...fficiency.html
It does not really matter, the vette is only $100, but others are as good is the point...
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I took the lights out in the back, they come out easy and unplug easy, then I set the hatch down, run the cord down the side with some towel protection, then put the cover on..works great. I would never slam the hatch shut with the cord in there
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On my C6 I routed the wires from the battery out the left side of the front grill. I have a quick disconnect right at the grill that allows me to...well disconnect and then tuck the wire/plug back inside the grill area.
I've even managed to forget to disconnect it and back out of the garage...the quick disconnect simply separated.
I don't know if that's possible with the C7, but that's what I will try doing.
-Jeff
I've even managed to forget to disconnect it and back out of the garage...the quick disconnect simply separated.
I don't know if that's possible with the C7, but that's what I will try doing.
-Jeff
I did the same thing as you did with my C6 and backed out of the garage but the quick disconnect didn't separate, it broke. Problem with that connection now is where do you hook up to a viable 12V connection in the engine compartment now that the battery is in the back. I think I'll use CRABByJ's idea and just put up a sign on the windshield that says "charging".
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http://www.qpcpv.com/topflightreproductions/index.html
Does anyone know where the battery terminals are under the hood?
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Yes this one is made for the C6 grill, I am waiting for the C7 item.
http://www.qpcpv.com/topflightreproductions/index.html
Does anyone know where the battery terminals are under the hood?
http://www.qpcpv.com/topflightreproductions/index.html
Does anyone know where the battery terminals are under the hood?
The positive terminal, in the first picture, is alongside the fuse box on the passenger side closest to the windshield. It's covered by a plastic cover which you can flip up from the fender side.
The second picture is the positive terminal after flipping up the cover.
A good ground, the third picture, is located on passenger side down and to the right of the alternator
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Thanks.And you can drop the 12v line down to underneath the car and not have to leave the windows cracked or the wire mashed onto the weather seal, and put the cover on for the winter.
Last edited by MoabC7; Nov 20, 2013 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Added comment/suggestion.
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The positive terminal is alongside the fuse box on the passenger side closest to the windshield. It's covered by a plastic cover which you can flip up from the fender side.
This is the positive terminal after flipping up the cover
Here's a good ground located on passenger side down and to the right of the alternator
This is the positive terminal after flipping up the cover
Here's a good ground located on passenger side down and to the right of the alternator
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This works somewhat for me. Try to slide the cover rearward while pulling it up. Once it is open then maybe you can file down a tab. I don't like the idea of having such a tight cover on the positive terminal as you may be tempted to use a prybar and short something out.
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This works somewhat for me. Try to slide the cover rearward while pulling it up. Once it is open then maybe you can file down a tab. I don't like the idea of having such a tight cover on the positive terminal as you may be tempted to use a prybar and short something out.
So simple. Mine released fairly easily with that rearward pull & lift. Thanks.
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The positive terminal is alongside the fuse box on the passenger side closest to the windshield. It's covered by a plastic cover which you can flip up from the fender side.
This is the positive terminal after flipping up the cover
Can you use this terminal for an aftermarket battery tender?
Here's a good ground located on passenger side down and to the right of the alternator
This is the positive terminal after flipping up the cover
Can you use this terminal for an aftermarket battery tender?
Here's a good ground located on passenger side down and to the right of the alternator
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Yes - but what I did was use a spot on the alternator. Before I plugged my charger (2 amp setting) in, I checked the voltage with a tester on the clips so I knew it was a good ground. Turn it on and you're home free. It took 2 hours to go from 12.3 to a fully charged state of 13.0 volts (checked with ithe charger disconnected to get a true reading).
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Why don't you guys just get a charger that hooks up to the cigarette lighter outlet? That's what I did with my C5, and am doing with my C6.
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Don't do it!!!!!!!
i have investigated a number of fires caused by power cords having external stresses applied. The application of stresses(closing door/trunk) may cause resistive heating leading to a fire. i have been a fire investigator for almost 30 years and have seen numerous car charger fires. just finished an investigation involving an original "Morgan" on a charger. find a way to keep external stress off the cord. same holds true in your house. don't put power cord under carpeting or under a piece of furniture. i don't need any more business. "Be Safe".