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Kot

Member Since: 10 Mar 2021
Location: broadland
Posts: 1200

supershuttle wrote:
Quick follow up question, the handbook says remove the battery to charge it. That will be a royal ballache or at the very least backache so can I just connect my c-tek to the jump start terminals under the bonnet.

I use the terminals, with the crocodile clips, I should get around to doing a Luxmoggy permanent solution though

2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

9th Dec 2022 10:07am

Gremlin500

Member Since: 11 Mar 2022
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 1436

………. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

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9th Dec 2022 10:36am

Gremlin500

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Location: Newcastle, UK
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………. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

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9th Dec 2022 10:37am

MrWold

Member Since: 26 Feb 2022
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 135

2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Barolo Black

Gremlin500 wrote:

That KINGBOLEN BM580 battery tester on AliExpress is super, and for only £26 it’s almost a no-brainer, tells you exactly what’s going on in seconds, without hardly getting your hands dirty, -a “must have” for the tool box.

This probably makes it a complete no-brainer. Just ordered one and cost £18.98. It would have been £14.72 with my first AliExpress order discount but I'd messed up my address so cancelled and reordered. Hint, set up address before checkout even if using paypal. Chris

2014 FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Barolo Black
2012 RRS SDV6 HSE Baltic Blue
and before I saw the light:
2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5
1998 Ford Mondeo V6 Ghia X
1990 Citroen BX GTi
1973 Triumph GT6

9th Dec 2022 10:50am

supershuttle

Member Since: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3785

2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Luxor

Gremlin500 wrote:
@Kot

See pic in my gallery…

Very neat

Geoff

9th Dec 2022 10:52am

Kot

Member Since: 10 Mar 2021
Location: broadland
Posts: 1200

luxmoggy wrote:
So I have disconnected the charger. I am watching the voltage of the main battery via the App. It has a reading of around 12.8v. Which is so much better than the old battery. I will fit the other battery and monitor on Friday. I am happy that I have done this.

So what's the app and the monitor you are using? I have to have it!!!!

2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

9th Dec 2022 11:08am

Kot

Member Since: 10 Mar 2021
Location: broadland
Posts: 1200

luxmoggy wrote:
The main battery was replaced today. With the GAP Tool (Beta), the action of the main battery replacement was done.

So you got me thinking, and I used my mate Google, and found a new development with GAP tool for 2017+ cars which I didn't know about so a new thread to start

2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

9th Dec 2022 11:31am

supershuttle

Member Since: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3785

Just looked in my C-Tek bag and found the adapter to connect to my 13pin towing socket - you think that's daft I must have bought it from this site but never used it. My memory ain't what it was Geoff

9th Dec 2022 11:42am

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 461

2019 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Montalcino Red

So both new batteries are in the car, and both have a monitor on them. BTW Land Rover only monitors the main battery in my car. Due to the small space and exec seating. So I get the low battery warning when the main battery is low, but the second battery with another 70Ah is still full and ready to go, therefore the car will start.

The terminal under the bonnet reflects the main battery voltage. The values from the monitor and my multimeter are less than .05v different.

I will post photos later showing the monitors in place and their app. The extra Ctek quick connector connected straight to the main battery.

So the tester arrived today. I will play with that later. I also "had" to buy some ratcheting spanners for working on the secondary battery - I am so upset about more tools.

Current Voltage: Main 12.64v and Secondary 12.79v (this is while sitting in the kitchen having a coffee) SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

9th Dec 2022 1:26pm

knwatkins

Member Since: 11 Sep 2020
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 768

2014 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Corris Grey

I also have 2 battery monitors, one on each battery. They are very handy and have been installed for around about 2 years.

What model did you go for luxmoggy? BM2? Kev

2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey

9th Dec 2022 3:06pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 461

So I installed 2 BM2's in the car.
This is the software monitoring the 2 batteries. I will also add a monitor to my Mini.

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So I had to monifiy the backet for the second battery

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Fitted with the monitor attached. It slips under the fuse panel and won't rattle.

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The main battery with the monitor and another CTek quick-fit connector. The monitor I zip-tied to the bracket and the other wires are now cleanly under the carpet.

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The CTeck connector hides away. I can lift the floor and connect directly to the main battery and have the charger inside the car.

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But I still haven't found any of these. M8 with a 10mm top. If someone knows where I can get them please tell me.
The guys at the garage had no idea - can only follow what the Topix say and not think out side the box and no part number listed.

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SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

9th Dec 2022 4:11pm

supershuttle

Member Since: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3785

Is it easy to tell if my car has two batteries? Geoff

10th Dec 2022 4:02pm

stan
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take the off side rear panel off and you''ll see a battery or not.. ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
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10th Dec 2022 4:08pm

supershuttle

Member Since: 20 Mar 2011
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3785

Is it easy to remove, how do I go about it? Geoff

10th Dec 2022 8:01pm

luxmoggy

Member Since: 19 Jun 2020
Location: Trier
Posts: 461

it is easy. I just grab the top and pull.

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SDV8 AB MY 2020
MINI Cooper S Cabrio
Kit: Jaguar XK140 (in progress - the website is link to build)

10th Dec 2022 8:16pm

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