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Thanks sj9011, bet me to the reply but it helps to confirm the problem of the thinner D4 battery charge cable.2008 TDV8 RR Lux + 2009 D4 2.7
21st Jun 2014 7:48 am
Tiger
Member Since: 13 Mar 2006
Location: Wales
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Cheers guys.
Sean, could I ask a small favour? Have you a photo of the battery in situ?
21st Jun 2014 7:53 am
sj9011
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You cant see much but will try
21st Jun 2014 8:43 am
sj9011
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pics i hope
21st Jun 2014 8:54 am
sj9011
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sorry you need to rotate right!!!
21st Jun 2014 8:54 am
Tiger
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You're a good man thanks
21st Jun 2014 9:32 am
Robbie
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Re: pics i hope
sj9011 wrote:
It is worth tidying that up so that the higher amperage wiring and terminals is combed clear of the lower amperage stuff, support the relay with a bracket, secure the battery with a strap, protect the wires at risk of chafing with sacrificial tape or conduit and cover the battery terminals with insulators.
Doing the above should prevent an otherwise minor shunt from triggering a rather major fire.
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21st Jun 2014 11:13 am
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Another small piece of advice which I have done on two installations is to put a sticker on your main battery cover and inside the housing notifying service oppo's or the emergency services that you have a second battery, where it is and how to disconnect it 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
21st Jun 2014 11:21 am
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Good idea (I haven't just agreed with DG have I?!!!
I have stickers instructing to disconnect aux battery first and a sticker showing where the aux is, but not the easiest way to disconnect. Bodsys Brake Bible
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