Question about battery maintainer

Vifa · 11-07-2009, 08:13 AM

Hi

I have plugged the battery maintainer into my cig ligther socket, and it works like a charm. The manual says something with make sure there isn't ignition on when it is plugged into the socket.

The question then: Can I turn the key (without starting the engine) to just get power on the car when this is plugged in? Or is this bad?

Thanks in advance !

theiceman · 11-07-2009, 03:42 PM

why not just unplug it when powering the car ? saves the headaches.

My car does not have a HOT cig lighter so I connect direct to the bat. no big deal ..

Scott C · 11-08-2009, 01:22 PM

They recommend to remove the charger while starting to avoid pulling too much current through the charger and damaging it.

If you have a heavy load (like a blower fan) it may draw too much current if the battery is low and damage the charger.

It's probably best to remove the charger and avoid the risk.

11-07-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
Vifa User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 634	Question about battery maintainer Hi I have plugged the battery maintainer into my cig ligther socket, and it works like a charm. The manual says something with make sure there isn't ignition on when it is plugged into the socket. The question then: Can I turn the key (without starting the engine) to just get power on the car when this is plugged in? Or is this bad? Thanks in advance !

11-07-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
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11-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#3
Scott C Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: TX Posts: 3,283	They recommend to remove the charger while starting to avoid pulling too much current through the charger and damaging it. If you have a heavy load (like a blower fan) it may draw too much current if the battery is low and damage the charger. It's probably best to remove the charger and avoid the risk. __________________ Scott C. '05 Cayenne S '89 Targa GP White/Black - "El Blanco" '08 IS350 with some F-Sport mods - Wife's hot rod Former: '81 928 Black/Tan 5-sp '95 993 Black/Black 6-sp