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Tiny Timmy



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black
Battery charging

quick one....maybe stupid......can I charge the main battery without disconnecting it ?.??. Only I would like to give it a boost without causing trouble to my vehicle?.?........TT

Post #604813 26th Aug 2021 6:18am
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Alistair



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

I always have & never had a problem. CTEK charger, so can't vouch for others.

Post #604824 26th Aug 2021 7:30am
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mjdronfield



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Same here, I charge via the towing electrics.

CTEK chargers on offer currently if you fancy one…..

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Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

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Baltic Blue



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Baltic Blue

I have a Ctek lead permanently wired to the thick red battery terminal in the rear fuse box because I always drive into my garage so it is easy to just open the lower tailgate to pass the lead out in the corner without trapping it , close it up and leave to charge overnight.



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Post #604832 26th Aug 2021 9:20am
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Tiny Timmy



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Thanks for the help guys.
Can i connect the Ctek direct onto the terminals on the battery and not disconnect it ??
TT

Post #604891 26th Aug 2021 8:55pm
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Landphil



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Not advised as it bypasses the battery monitoring system.
You can connect the positive (Red) lead directly to the positive battery terminal but then connect the negative (black) lead to a good earth on the engine or chassis.

Post #604893 26th Aug 2021 9:23pm
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Tiny Timmy



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Thanks Al, I'll try that. My battery seems ok just wanting to top it up just in case Wink Wink Rolling Eyes

Post #604907 27th Aug 2021 5:57am
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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

Use your towing electrics (Grey one or the newer 13 pin only; won't work on a single black 7 pin) if you have them fitted.
Use a CTEK adaptor from the shop on here.
The easiest and simplest way I found. No need to open the car. All done from outside.
Less faff and quicker.
I fitted 13 pin electrics just for this task. I don't tow. Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Post #604909 27th Aug 2021 7:12am
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mrblonde



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United Kingdom 2003 Range Rover Vogue Td6 Adriatic Blue

Sorry for kinda hijacking the thread gents, 2003 TD6. Can I connect a CTEK to the positive and negative posts by the passenger side front suspension mount? There’s a positive terminal on the wall between engine bay and battery compartment and an earth post/stud on the actual suspension mount

Post #605007 28th Aug 2021 6:08am
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nicedayforit



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^^ Yes Thumbs Up

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