Battery tender
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kwiksilver
Enthusiast
what year???
LifeIsGood
Enthusiast
See battery tender information in this post...
Battery Tender
Battery Tender
Flexx91
Viper Owner
For which generation (Gen. I/II or Gen. III/IV)? Assuming you're asking about a Gen. III/IV hookup since this is the SRT-10 forum. If that's the case, you hook the positive lead ring terminal directly to the positive battery terminal post and the negative lead ring terminal to ground (there's a screw near the battery on the frame). You then simply make the quick connect/disconnect through the rear fascia. Hence, no need to open the hood.
An Eminently SEARCHABLE Topic here ! And GrailKeeper answered the ciggie plug question on VCA MEMBER SECTION just recently.
PS If you order from PartsRack, THANKS, call me and Ill walk you thru each generation's install options...
PS If you order from PartsRack, THANKS, call me and Ill walk you thru each generation's install options...
Flexx91, as the battery is in the trunk on a Gen III and IV...I connect the negative lead to the bleeder on top of the thermostat (which looks like a standard brake bleeder) on the left side of the engine (within a foot of the red plastic shielded positive terminal).
mike & juli
Enthusiast
That's how we do it in our 2008 (not cig. lighter, but inside center console outlet). Works great....juli
VIPER GTSR 91
Enthusiast
I assume you have to leave the window down for the cord or how is this done? Also, how long can your 08 sit and still start without the use of the tender? Thanks.
mike & juli
Enthusiast
Car is covered, but yes, window is down part-way. Well, we noticed the car couldn't sit too long without the battery tender...can't say exactly HOW long, but we went a few weeks without starting it up, and it needed charging. ~juli
We WERE hoping to take the cars OFF their chargers and DRIVE THEM...no luck...
.18 degrees today, and ice still on driveway after a month, too thick to break thru. ugh
VIPER GTSR 91
Enthusiast
I searched all over the Member section and cant find this from the grailkeeper. Any help?
Flexx91
Viper Owner
Steve,
The battery is not in the trunk. It is top-accessed and removed through the trunk. My hookup makes it easy to connect and disconnect a Battery Tender without opening the hood or even opening the trunk and removing the battery access cover. It is basically a pigtail quick disconnect coming off the positive battery terminal.
Sellshomesdrivesviper
Enthusiast
I did mine the same way, through the back end on a quick connected to the battery in the truck.
The reason that I stick with the approach through the engine bay is that the tender placement is fully visible from the driver's seat and helps us avoid the possibility of taking off with a remote wire still attached.
It is also easy to do while I am getting Vipers "pre-flighted" (checking oil, P/S caps, coolant, etc.) and taking them off of lifts, skates, and the like.
It is also easy to do while I am getting Vipers "pre-flighted" (checking oil, P/S caps, coolant, etc.) and taking them off of lifts, skates, and the like.
mike & juli
Enthusiast
I did mine the same way, through the back end on a quick connected to the battery in the truck.[/quote]
TRUNK maybe? lol
We have no problems remembering the battery is on the tender, as the car is covered up anyway. Easiest just to plug it in the center console for us, everybody has their preferred method!~juli
VIPER GTSR 91
Enthusiast
Thanks Mike & Juli for the good info. I just ordered the cig. plug and extension cable to use your set up.I did mine the same way, through the back end on a quick connected to the battery in the truck.[/quote]
We have no problems remembering the battery is on the tender, as the car is covered up anyway. Easiest just to plug it in the center console for us, everybody has their preferred method!
mike & juli
Enthusiast
Sellshomesdrivesviper
Enthusiast
Garage queen covered, backed-in, always saw the wire sticking out, never drove off unintentionally.
