MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: b16vrg on December 21, 2012, 08:52:48 pm

Title: Battery Charging
Post by: b16vrg on December 21, 2012, 08:52:48 pm

Went to go out in the golf this morning and the car struggled to start, but after a run it was ok. So thought i'd stick the charger on tonight just to give it a pick-me-up but do i have to disconnect the battery or can i just connect the charger and leave it? I normally disconnect it but just feeling lazy

Title: Re: Battery Charging
Post by: Matto on December 21, 2012, 09:10:25 pm

Should be fine left connected. My motorbike is still connected and has been on an Optimate for a couple of months already so far.

Title: Re: Battery Charging
Post by: bacillus on December 21, 2012, 09:13:13 pm

Unless you have one of the newer smart type chargers, best to disconnect the battery negative terminal then connect your charger.

Title: Re: Battery Charging
Post by: b16vrg on December 21, 2012, 09:34:58 pm

Oh bugger, can I finish my cup of tea first :signLOL: