replacement battery

[twobjshelbys]

I see a number of options keeping the electric system "alive" via the OBD port. Whereas I'm sure this works great - wouldn't just supplying power to the power point (cig lighter port) be easier (thats what I did)....

That's what I was thinking...

 

[The Grey Ghost]

Quote Originally Posted by 33Bravo View Post
I see a number of options keeping the electric system "alive" via the OBD port. Whereas I'm sure this works great - wouldn't just supplying power to the power point (cig lighter port) be easier (thats what I did)....

That's what I was thinking...

On some cars the cig lighter/power port in not always hot with the key off, some have to have the key on.
Don't remember the GT set up at the moment. I think it is always hot?

 

[zach05855]

Quote Originally Posted by 33Bravo View Post
I see a number of options keeping the electric system "alive" via the OBD port. Whereas I'm sure this works great - wouldn't just supplying power to the power point (cig lighter port) be easier (thats what I did)....



On some cars the cig lighter/power port in not always hot with the key off, some have to have the key on.
Don't remember the GT set up at the moment. I think it is always hot?

I would think it is always HOT as this is how the GT battery maintainer supplied is connected.

 

[The Grey Ghost]

I haven't used that set up for a while, so I had forgotten about that. My tender connection is wired straight to the battery.

I just wanted to make sure someone didn't try the power port method on another vehicle with out checking the port first. Seen it happen numerous times.

 

[Specracer]

12v port is always hot, so indeed 12v there would keep ecu powered. I bought the cable, as I have other cars where "cigarette lighter" port is switched.

 

[BIGFOOT]

I use cig port but better tender. Factory tender is not the greatest.