CTEK Battery Conditioner: Which model?
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CTEK Battery Conditioner: Which model?
I have been meaning to order a battery conditioner for a bit. Based on Jaguar and Porsche forum feedback CTEK gets the vote, but not sure what model number is a fit for the XJR X308.
After reviewing the posts went to buy the CTEK 5.0 - 12 Volt, but Amazon has the ‘CTEK 40-206 MCS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger’ as non compatible.
Found another site that has a different model with a Jaguar specific port adapter.
https://www.juiceyourride.com/produc...SABEgLFk_D_BwE
Can someone give me the model compatible with our x308’s and is anyone using this port adapter or is meant for newer models?
Thanks for your assistance.
After reviewing the posts went to buy the CTEK 5.0 - 12 Volt, but Amazon has the ‘CTEK 40-206 MCS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger’ as non compatible.
Found another site that has a different model with a Jaguar specific port adapter.
https://www.juiceyourride.com/produc...SABEgLFk_D_BwE
Can someone give me the model compatible with our x308’s and is anyone using this port adapter or is meant for newer models?
Thanks for your assistance.
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Not sure exactly why a charger would be listed as "not compatible" unless you're running a lithium battery. I have a couple 0.8 CTeks, a Battery Tender Jr, an old Schumacher tender, and a CTek 4.3. All have been used at various times on my Jag, which has an H8 AGM battery in it. Those chargers are all also used on other AGM batteries in my motorcycles as well as a few Optimas I have laying around ( yeah, I'm a battery *****....)
Bottom line, unless you are using a lithium battery in your car any CTek should work. The primary difference between my 0.8s and 4.3s is the speed at which they will recover a depleted battery. They all come with various connection options including SAE (for the bikes), ring terminals, and spring clamps so you can pick what works best for you.
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Bottom line, unless you are using a lithium battery in your car any CTek should work. The primary difference between my 0.8s and 4.3s is the speed at which they will recover a depleted battery. They all come with various connection options including SAE (for the bikes), ring terminals, and spring clamps so you can pick what works best for you.
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Amps...if the charger can't maintain at least 750-900 amps for cold cranking it won't work. Also, if you plan on getting an AGM battery (I just did a month ago), you'll need to be sure the charger is AGM compatible. Battery Tenders are AGM compatible if the light blinks red when they are only plugged in to 110v. That means it is a 4 step charger. Btw BR, Battery Tender is made in Deltona...buy local, buy American.
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I have three CTEK for my three cars. My XJR’s battery is maintained by a model MXS 3.8. Have been using it for about 4 years now. Never a problem.
And I have installed a pretty heffty battery, Varta G14, 95Ah, 850A/12V which is really for cars with start-stop mechanism
Not sure if this model is still available, I believe it has been replaced with the Model MXS 5.0
My other two cars are an Alfa Spider and a Mercedes W123. I have been using even smaller CTEK models on those. Obviously, their batteries are rated much lower. So far I have never ever had any problems with the batteries on any of my cars. These are all hobby cars that are only used occasionally and are permenantly hooked up to a CTEK when parked in my garage
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And I have installed a pretty heffty battery, Varta G14, 95Ah, 850A/12V which is really for cars with start-stop mechanism
Not sure if this model is still available, I believe it has been replaced with the Model MXS 5.0
My other two cars are an Alfa Spider and a Mercedes W123. I have been using even smaller CTEK models on those. Obviously, their batteries are rated much lower. So far I have never ever had any problems with the batteries on any of my cars. These are all hobby cars that are only used occasionally and are permenantly hooked up to a CTEK when parked in my garage
Jeroen
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Hi, I finally got the courage to hook it up to the block. However, as I was loosening the bolt that holds the ground cable from the batter to the floor of the trunk, it started sparking, the horn started honking, and lights were flashing. I quickly tightened it back up and everything seems fine. That was just loosening the ground. What did I do wrong? Thanks.
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Note: any 12v CTEK unit (even the most basic) will keep the X308 battery maintained properly but if your battery is an AGM battery, it requires a different charging pattern. Some, but not all the CTEK units have an AGM setting.
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What's nice about these battery conditioners, they seem to be rather reliable, no matter the brand. I don't recall anyone complaining about any manufacturer.
I use Battery Tenders, I have 3, and have been for over 17 yrs. I got over 12 yrs out of my Die Hard in my Jag from the use of these devices. I have had one on my Corvette's latest battery for around 5 yrs now as well.
I use Battery Tenders, I have 3, and have been for over 17 yrs. I got over 12 yrs out of my Die Hard in my Jag from the use of these devices. I have had one on my Corvette's latest battery for around 5 yrs now as well.
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I have been meaning to order a battery conditioner for a bit. Based on Jaguar and Porsche forum feedback CTEK gets the vote, but not sure what model number is a fit for the XJR X308.
After reviewing the posts went to buy the CTEK 5.0 - 12 Volt, but Amazon has the ‘CTEK 40-206 MCS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger’ as non compatible.
Found another site that has a different model with a Jaguar specific port adapter.
https://www.juiceyourride.com/produc...SABEgLFk_D_BwE
Can someone give me the model compatible with our x308’s and is anyone using this port adapter or is meant for newer models?
Thanks for your assistance.
After reviewing the posts went to buy the CTEK 5.0 - 12 Volt, but Amazon has the ‘CTEK 40-206 MCS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger’ as non compatible.
Found another site that has a different model with a Jaguar specific port adapter.
https://www.juiceyourride.com/produc...SABEgLFk_D_BwE
Can someone give me the model compatible with our x308’s and is anyone using this port adapter or is meant for newer models?
Thanks for your assistance.
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If you don't want to use eyelets on the battery, there is an accessory power plug in the trunk. If the X308 is like my X305, and I don't see why it wouldn't be, it uses a Faston Series 250 3-way connector (+batt, +ign, gnd). The accessory's constant power goes through a 10A fuse, so big-amp chargers can't use it but maintainers are fine.