[Shop-talk] Dead battery question

[John T. Blair]

At 05:32 PM 1/1/2023, Pat Horne wrote:

 >All this new high tech stuff is really a pain.

Pat,

For sure!!!!

 >I doubt that you will be able to back feed the aux outlet if it 
turns on & off with
 >the ignition. If it is switched, it is probably relay controlled.

That was my thought.

 >Check the owners manual to see if there is a way around the 
gearshift lock, most
 >cars have a slot somewhere that you can insert the key to 
mechanically unlock it.

Yes, there is a plate that you can pull, and there is a button there.  But my
thought was that just fired the electric solenoid.  Haven't tried it though.

 >After this is over, if your jump box can be charged by connecting 
it to a running
 >vehicle, you might consider adding a connection inside your 
vehicles where it can
 >be connected to a switched circuit every month or so to top off the 
charge, I
 >wouldnt leave connected all the time.

Not a bad idea.  Or just plug the jump box into the aux elect outlet 
(cigarette lighter port) every now and then to keep it charged.

 >Have another doughnut if there are any left.

I think there are 2 left. :)  Not a bad idea.

John




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