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Given the penalty for battery failure on the road. Where is a good place to "stash" the key for emergency access?
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Given the penalty for battery failure on the road. Where is a good place to "stash" the key for emergency access?
i would think the best/safest place would be in your wallet?
I can't find the original post but what I did was take one of those magnetic key boxes. Then I found a spot under the rear of the car that had a metal bracket. I believe it was bracing for the bumper. I then took reusable zip ties and fastened it so it never rattles off. Actually checked it acouple weeks ago and still there after two years.
Correct me if I'm worng, but isn't there another back-up battery somewhere in the trunk? If so, doesn't that need to be checked-replaced too?
Given the penalty for battery failure on the road. Where is a good place to "stash" the key for emergency access?
Hi MikeI'm not sure this what your looking for ........I purchased a 2008 FOB which has the key inside the FOB so I don't have to carry the bulky key separate. As long as I have my FOB, I have the key.
Given the penalty for battery failure on the road. Where is a good place to "stash" the key for emergency access?
I'm not sure this what your looking for ........I purchased a 2008 FOB which has the key inside the FOB so I don't have to carry the bulky key separate. As long as I have my FOB, I have the key.
Mike
Hi Mike
I know when we was traveling to BG together you mentioned needing to buy a certain year FOB forgot what year that was.
Mike
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I guess I need to get my eyes check it says 2008 Lol
Got another question how or who can cut the key to fit the car?
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Cool thanks Mike
Merry Christmas to you and Amy!
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Given the penalty for battery failure on the road. Where is a good place to "stash" the key for emergency access?
The Battery failure situation is a concern to me and my solution will be to attach some 10-12 ga. Insulated wire from each battery post and connected to a heavy duty 3 prong Female plug. I will put a dummy plug in the Battery feed plug to keep it dry and clean.
I will make up a matching (polarity) Male plug with Red and Black leads attached to alligator clips. I have not yet determined a location for the plug.
There are other options like battery leads connected to 1/4"x 2" SS bolts several inches apart through a nonconductive area that Booster cables could be connected to. Identification of ± must be clear and permanent.
Certainly there should be a key lock on the drivers door.
If I go with the plug setup, I will store the pigtails in the trunk compartment cellar and have a key in a Magnetic container on the frame so I can open the Trunk lid manually. Even a + cable exiting to the outside from the Battery would work as long as it is insulated from the environment and other grounds. With the 2 wire setup, the pigtails can be used for trickle charge, opening the door and for a quick boost to start if necessary.
Comments/Ideas?
Gord.
I don't understand what your trying to accomplish? If your battery goes dead your still gonna need assistance with a jump "power supply". Look into a battery jump box that piggybacks to your battery. Their about the size of a pack of cigarettes that hooks up and mounts to the side of the battery. Theirs positive and neg. hookups and it takes and stores battery voltage. When the battery dies you pop the hood press the button on the box and it supplies enough power to start you car. I used this setup on some maintenance trucks and works great.
Like homegameroom said 12ga. is to thin for that kind of amperage. My battery tender also came with leads for it which exits under the hood right by the pass. hinge for the hood. The connector can only be hooked up one way and has a sealed cap when not in use.
With a new battery,and using a battery tender when not used I don't think your car will leave you stranded. At least not for a dead battery unless you have electrical problems. Good luck