Charger for MY10 TDV8

[2nd Rower]

Hi, with the lack of driving and cold here in VIC I'm starting to get a low battery.

I still have a JLR labelled Battery, not sure if its the original, but I haven't replaced it in 4 years. I am looking to get a charger to compensate for the lack of driving and would like to check if this is the right type if anyone knows:

MXS 10 AUS CTEK Consumer (https://www.ctek.com/au/all-products/car/mxs-10-aus)


Thanks in advance

[DiscoMick]

Should be fine. Just set it to the type of battery (AGM, starting wet cell etc).
Redarc and Projecta have similar chargers, as do a range of other brands.
I have 3 Projectas and all are good.

Basically, just want a charger which tests the battery, charges to about 80%, then slows down for the final 20%, goes to sleep and periodically wakes up, tests the battery, charges if required and then goes back to sleep.

A solar charger is another option. It charges during the day and rests the battery at night.

Check your manual to see if the negative should be attached to the battery or to a specified negative terminal in the engine bay.

[justinc]

Oh. I thought this was a thread about trading the tdv8 for a dodge charger...
Never mind me...😫

[rar110]

For a couple of years I’ve used the MXS 5.0 for my 2008 L322, and all other vehicles.

MXS 5.0 AUS CTEK Consumer (https://www.ctek.com/au/all-products/car/mxs-5-0-aus)

I also have one of these attached to every vehicle battery. The indicator is in plain view when I walk past the vehicle so I can keep an eye on it. For example on the L322 it sits at the bottom of the windscreen.

CTEK Indicator Eyelet M8 (0.5M) 56-382 7350009563826 | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/163159008860)

[Blade74]

Repco have the Ctek MXS 5.0 on sale for $99 at the moment.

[Gav 110]

Repco have the Ctek MXS 5.0 on sale for $99 at the moment.

CTEK Battery Charger 5A with Bonus Power Bank and Accessories - 40-358 - CTEK | Repco Australia (https://www.repco.com.au/en/globes-batteries-electrical/battery-chargers-power-accessories/battery-chargers/ctek-battery-charger-5a-with-bonus-power-bank-and-accessories-40-358/p/A5515942?cid=email-2020_8_31_Weeklyspecials&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT1dNM09HTTNZekprTnpJeSIsInQiOiJnam dUVW9laHArVXQ0SURna0pNdm9jZTNCaFdOaWJYalNISUxNM3hT b0pjWVZCVDl5alMxUUdlb1JDYXFUZzJqN1dQdTJaMElsc3k0VT MwYTNoRE9wUXU3aU9zOXVQd1BHdjFxdEFGVWhqckJTbkpBXC9Z a0J6UnJNbkkxbmxFU2oifQ%3D%3D)
Comes with $95 of extras
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[rar110]

CTEK Battery Charger 5A with Bonus Power Bank and Accessories - 40-358 - CTEK | Repco Australia (https://www.repco.com.au/en/globes-batteries-electrical/battery-chargers-power-accessories/battery-chargers/ctek-battery-charger-5a-with-bonus-power-bank-and-accessories-40-358/p/A5515942?cid=email-2020_8_31_Weeklyspecials&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT1dNM09HTTNZekprTnpJeSIsInQiOiJnam dUVW9laHArVXQ0SURna0pNdm9jZTNCaFdOaWJYalNISUxNM3hT b0pjWVZCVDl5alMxUUdlb1JDYXFUZzJqN1dQdTJaMElsc3k0VT MwYTNoRE9wUXU3aU9zOXVQd1BHdjFxdEFGVWhqckJTbkpBXC9Z a0J6UnJNbkkxbmxFU2oifQ%3D%3D)
Comes with $95 of extras
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That’s excellent value as includes the charge indicator connector. I paid around $150 for charger and indicator.

[2nd Rower]

I missed the repco special as already ordered.

but ordered 2 of these to try out, one for main battery and one for battery in the rear :

CTEK Battery Sense Bluetooth Battery Monitor - 40-149 - CTEK | Repco Australia (https://www.repco.com.au/en/globes-batteries-electrical/battery-chargers-power-accessories/battery-chargers/ctek-battery-sense-bluetooth-battery-monitor-40-149/p/A9681577)

[2nd Rower]

Charger has arrived - can I check is it the AGM battery that a 2010 L322 would have? (I have to set the charger)

[Timj]

Charger has arrived - can I check is it the AGM battery that a 2010 L322 would have? (I have to set the charger)

The 2010 4.4l diesel is supposed to have an AGM. Unfortunately if the previous owner didn't want to spend the money it may not have an AGM (yes I have experience with this :) ). You should be able to see enough of the top of the battery to tell what it is.

Cheers,

TimJ.