Battery conditioner/tender connector

Bob- Show us the cable you bought for $46.

Just noticed Ricambi sells the Schedoni battery charger cases new for $225. Good deal. Could probably buy 10 and sell them on E-Bay for $350 each.

Dave, Allan- I think your idea will work if you just get some push-me, pull-you rodents to power it when all else fails.

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

it is only that goofy multi proged cable. i'm going to check
my charger tonite. haven't bot it yet but the part #31 on the site is priced:

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/parts_catalogs.php?M=FE&P=&V=diag&I=349

177795 [177795 BATTERY CHARGER CABLE] $46.27 each

BATTERY CHARGER CABLE
This item is used in the following applications:
Vehicle Quantity Table Location Parts Diagram (Click to view)
360 Modena 1 54 24 BATTERY
360 Spider 1 54 24 BATTERY
456M 1 65 39 BATTERY
550 Maranello 1 54 31 BATTERY
575M 1 59 31 BATTERY
599 1 53 34 BATTERY
612 Scaglietti 1 58 37 BATTERY
Challenge Stradale 1 51 24 BATTERY
ENZO 1 47 29 BATTERY
F355 M5.2 (1996+) 1 53 73 CURRENT GENERATOR - STARTING MOTOR - BATTERY
Contact us about use in cars not listed above ...

 

Bob- I see. $46 is a bargain since they were asking for more elsewhere for a similar cable.

Allan's problem could be solved as well, but the cable he needs is ~$200, not such a bargain for a cable with two alligator clips. Those clips could be removed and replaced with a simple connector, though. Then he would have a really expensive charger.

http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=207521

Taz
Terry Phillips

 

whoops i need part #30 $192!!! yikes. i read the schematic wrong.

 

This is the exact battery tender and leather case that I got with mine when I bought it used. However, I can't figure out where to hook it up!

Where does it plug into in the F430 spider?

 

Found it! It was under the hood, in front of the driver side, under a black compartment with 3 screws on top.

Worked out nicely. I was able to run the cable by the windshield wipers and close the luggage compartment without issue.

 

So the outcome of this thread is that the C-Tek 3.6 works on the 456Ms that don't have the optional charging connector with no additional cables, e.g. can use the alligator ones (but getting the cigarette adapter is worthwhile for ease of use)?

 

Ctek is nice, but the can get very warm and sould NOT lay onto leather or plastic. I did that to a boat one time, and the charger left a "Ctek-footprint" in the vinyl of the interior. It is also possible to hard wire them (so they are constantly connected), but it is important to know that these chargers actually draw power from the battery when attched to the battery when the power cord is not put into the 110/230V... Another thing is that they will not start to charge if the battery is completely dead. Then a second battery have to be put in "parallell" to kickstart the charging process.

 

I am now officially confused.

I have a 2003 575 with a flat battery. I plan on replacing the battery and having the shop put in something. Ideally, I want to be able to plug the car in to tend the battery and jump if needed. I would prefer a non hood opening cord or the like. What do I want to have them do-- more interested in best solution than cost but don't want to go insane.

 

I also use a battery tender works great .

cheers,

bill

 

There are compatible sockets with weatherproof covers (look on Ebay) which enable the wire to just sit outside the engine bay under the rear lip of the hood behind the battery

 

Just looking for a definitive answer here before I go ahead:

For the 456m without the optional charging connector I can just order the Ctek 3.6 and optionally the cigar lighter adapter to keep the car on trickle charge?

 

Perfect Allan, thanks so much.

 

Just picked up a CTEK U4.3 today.

On a 2003 575 Maranello, the cigarette lighter adapter is NOT sufficient. When I turned the car on, the cigarette lighter caused the unit to come to life, but car off, the cig adapter does nothing (verifying cable is fine and cigarette adapter is not an option).

Right now, I am using the alligator clips and it's on stage 3/8.

Next time I bring the car in, I will get it properly installed/mounted for easier use, but I have fed the cord through the top of the hood between windshield for now.

Also note, they sell a silicone bumper for the device to prevent it's heating from being an issue. Still not putting it on the car or seats, but worth the $10.

Thanks all!

dsd

 

It's possible the 575 cigar lighter goes through a fuse and the 456 does not.

Taz?

 

That explains it and is required for the CTEK to use it. How did you get that? Is it a setting or a rewire or just how the 456 is?

Thanks!

 

Every 3-5 years. Search for cambelts here and get inundated with threads.
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Oil change annual, belt change every 3-5 years, so no.

If you cannot determine when the belts were done, doing them is good insurance. Depends on how brave you are.

No need to start a new thread on belt changes. There are dozens already if you do a search. If a new thead on the car you are considering, affirmative.

 

Why are you spamming the forum with multiple postings of the same thing?