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  1. 30th November 2017, 07:29 AM #21
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    I added a ctek lead connected to the positive terminal and earth stud as Tombie said.
    This makes charger much quicker to connect with no need to remove battery cover.



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  2. 30th November 2017, 10:27 AM #22
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    Ive got a 12S plug with the Ctek socket on it.
    In the middle of that I have Powerpole connector so that I can change devices!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Ive got a 12S plug with the Ctek socket on it.
    In the middle of that I have Powerpole connector so that I can change devices!!
    That's a good idea, would have saved me making two leads ....
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    If there is a specific ground point I should be using, could somebody please help me identify it? The picture in the manual looks nothing like the engine bay – it has the battery on the RHS and appears to indicate a bolt at the top of a suspension mount, none of which are visible anywhere near the battery in my D4.

    There are a couple of smaller bolts into the chassis which are being used as ground points for the Redarc isolator. If those are suitable, I'm all set.

    Thanks again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TB View Post
    There are a couple of smaller bolts into the chassis which are being used as ground points for the Redarc isolator. If those are suitable, I'm all set.
    That's the ones. There should also be some factory earth wires using the same bolts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRD414 View Post
    I added a ctek lead connected to the positive terminal and earth stud as Tombie said.
    This makes charger much quicker to connect with no need to remove battery cover.



    Scott
    Mine has been exactly like that for years, i use the Ctek alligator clips to charge the optima,if needed.
    I also have a switch on the earth wire from the SC80.so i can charge the batteries separately,for whatever reason.
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