EuG

….or whatever that little gizmo that plugs in to the cigarette lighter and keeps the battery charged when you leave the car for extended time is called?

Thanks.
:cheers:

Tom337

batterytender.com,Try Here.

EuG

Those look like battery chargers. :nonod:

What I want is that little thing that uses a 9V battery and plugs into the cig lighter and that’s it.
Maybe I’m not calling it the right name?

Anybody know what I mean? :lol:

Rickk

That little unit you are talking about with the 9v battery that plugs into the cig lighter is not a battery charger. It retains your memory/radio settings in the event of a battery failure. Ecklers sells them, as well as others.

buzzme

On the C5, you need more than 9 volts or you may get some DTC's.

Going through the cigg lighter will keep the memory....you just need a bigger battery. A 9 volt batter will work with older cars.

EuG

It is actually for a older car ;). I got a beater that gets driven once a week or two weeks and battery keeps going dead :(

Where can I get that thing and will it actually keep the battery from discharging????

EuG

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vettenuts

I don't know of one that goes through the cigarette lighter, but the Battery Tender can be purchased from the National Corvette Museum.

Lil Red

I don't think that this 9 volt device will keep the battery from dischargeing. More than likely it will drain the 9 volt battery as well. Sounds like you either have a circuit somewhere that is constantly on or maybe a weak battery. If you only drive it once every week or 2 then I would suggest the "Battery Tender" to keep your battery in good shape. It comes with a quick connect plug so you can set it up where you don't even have to open the hood to plug it up. Sounds like you really do need something to maintain the battery because of it's infrequent use.

Hope this helps :cheers:

Ed@Lingenfelter

EuG -
We sell a priority start battery saver, you hard wire it to the battery and leave it there, whenever battery voltage drops below 12 volts, it disconnects battery voltage untill you turn the key, then it automatically resets itself. In other words, you always have 12 volts in reserve. They sell for 66.95 and we currently have 5 of them in stock.
Give me a call if you want one.
Ed


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L.A.P.D.

EuG,

We carry Deltran's Battery Tender Plus. We have them in stock at: $59.95 each and we can ship it today if you place your order today.

You can place an order on our website by clicking here: http://www.thelapd.com/Merchant2/mer...gory_Code=batt

Thanks!

Shawn



[Modified by L.A.P.D., 12:40 PM 11/27/2002]

rickvette

Try Northern Tool.com, I got the Battery MINDer which will handle and maintain up to 4 batteries (all types including Gel cells). Comes with quick disconnect, 5 year warranty, 12 foot cord and Power Pulse circuitry. I've had mine for 2 years so far and its great- 44.95 item 167981

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JoesC5

I have three of the generic battery tenders that I use on my 56, 64 and the lawn mower. I purchased them at Harbour Freight for less around $9 each on sale (normally around $16). They work great and have used them for three years with no problems. If I'm not going to be driving my 98 for a while, I put on of them on it. They supply a 13.5 volt charge at 1.25 amps.
Joe

FredC7

You have mail (IM)

EuG

Thanks guys! :cheers:

Leo the Lion

Got mine at Sear's, $29.95 and it works great.
Leo
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sacarmic

You can also get Battery Tenders pretty cheap at any Interstate Battery dealer. They sell it with their logo on it for about $20 cheaper than battery tender does.

Scott