Cerb trickle charger hook up
Discussion
Bit of an unfortunate one, but went to take the Cerb out for the first time in a few weeks and have discovered that it's no longer taking charge through the cigarette lighter (which has been its standard hookup throughout my period of ownership).
Hoping it's just a case of the fuse having gone but aware that the sockets can sometimes do strange things.
In the meantime, it looks like the negative terminal of the battery is a proper b
d to get at. Aside from removing the panel and, from the look of it, taking off the airbox, to go direct to the battery, does anyone have another easy hookup option for the trickle charger?
Battery was only replaced a short while ago so hoping it can be resurrected even though it's totally flat.
Hoping it's just a case of the fuse having gone but aware that the sockets can sometimes do strange things.
In the meantime, it looks like the negative terminal of the battery is a proper b
d to get at. Aside from removing the panel and, from the look of it, taking off the airbox, to go direct to the battery, does anyone have another easy hookup option for the trickle charger?Battery was only replaced a short while ago so hoping it can be resurrected even though it's totally flat.
I'm always using the airbox holders but mine are made of stainless steel and not painted.Thanks, I should have probably been clearer in that I’m looking to find places I can mount a ctek quick connect connector to (or fit a magcode connector if there’s somewhere simple) rather than a crocodile clip. Like being able to hook/unhook it without needing to get under the bonnet each time.
That’s exactly what I want to do, but with a ctek (simply because I’ve got several of them already).
The question is, other than going through the pain and removing the parts necessary to slide the battery out to get at the negative terminal, is there a convenient place to connect the leads to?
The question is, other than going through the pain and removing the parts necessary to slide the battery out to get at the negative terminal, is there a convenient place to connect the leads to?
LooneyTunes said:
Thanks, I should have probably been clearer in that I’m looking to find places I can mount a ctek quick connect connector to (or fit a magcode connector if there’s somewhere simple) rather than a crocodile clip. Like being able to hook/unhook it without needing to get under the bonnet each time.
For a magcode setup, take a look herehttps://www.cerbera.co.uk/finally-found-the-perfec...
No need to remove the airbox if you're going straight onto the battery, you just remove the battery cover panel.. Is the car garaged? If so just open the bonnet and croc clip on.
Or, don't forget the big negative earth lead goes down to the starter and the chassis earth, you could get underneath and use one of those.
It's probably just the fuse gone on the lighter socket, or you've twisted it and the wires come off?
Or, don't forget the big negative earth lead goes down to the starter and the chassis earth, you could get underneath and use one of those.
It's probably just the fuse gone on the lighter socket, or you've twisted it and the wires come off?
LooneyTunes said:
That’s exactly what I want to do, but with a ctek (simply because I’ve got several of them already).
The question is, other than going through the pain and removing the parts necessary to slide the battery out to get at the negative terminal, is there a convenient place to connect the leads to?
I've connected mine directly to the battery, so the fly-lead is easily accessible.The question is, other than going through the pain and removing the parts necessary to slide the battery out to get at the negative terminal, is there a convenient place to connect the leads to?
I'm guessing the connectors are available, if you wanted to convert one of your existing chargers.
HTH
M
Byker28i said:
No need to remove the airbox if you're going straight onto the battery, you just remove the battery cover panel.. Is the car garaged? If so just open the bonnet and croc clip on.
Or, don't forget the big negative earth lead goes down to the starter and the chassis earth, you could get underneath and use one of those.
It's probably just the fuse gone on the lighter socket, or you've twisted it and the wires come off?
My hope is that it's just the fuse. Removed the battery cover panel but still can't get to the negative terminal.Or, don't forget the big negative earth lead goes down to the starter and the chassis earth, you could get underneath and use one of those.
It's probably just the fuse gone on the lighter socket, or you've twisted it and the wires come off?
TheRainMaker said:
I put my connector in the boot.
Positive pick up from the main feed into the fuse box, then the earth from above the fuel tank.
The connector cable popped out of the Velcro flap above the fuel tank.
This could be just the job if it turns out to not be the fuse. I might even add a connector there anyway as the car is garaged so it's easy to leave the boot slightly open to get a lead in.Positive pick up from the main feed into the fuse box, then the earth from above the fuel tank.
The connector cable popped out of the Velcro flap above the fuel tank.
Just keen to avoid accidentally frying any of the electrics as the modules aren't always easy to replace these days.
I've got an accumate charger mounted on the wall. It comes with two connectors; your usual clamps and also an eyelets which fits onto your battery connector. I've done the latter and left the cable tucked just out of the hole above the battery in the engine bay. I can connect it and remove it immediately.
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