05 GRAND DADDY
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- South Central PA (Littlestown)
- My XLR/V(s)
- 2005 Light Platinium Silver XLR
That sounds like a lot of work. I also have a key in a box zip-tied to the frame so I can open the trunk. With the trunk open, it's easy to open the (drivers) door and then pop open the hood to get access to the battery. EVERYONE should try the "emergency opening procedure" - it eliminates the panic you feel if you actually need to do it! I actually had a mild panic attack the first time I had this issue until I remembered that I DID have the key - it was just attached to the car instead of my key ring! Remember, this is also beneficial if you misplace/lose your fob as well as if the battery dies!
I do have a Battery Tender on the car; I just used their (supplied) leads to attach to my own battery. I always put it on the tender so my hood is usually popped when I'm home.
You probably wouldn't be able to jump start your car with your proposed setup. You'd need some dramatically thicker wire to carry the current needed to get it going, unless you could get your setup VERY close to the battery. Of course, a trickle charger wouldn't be an isue.
FWIW, I also carry a spare fob in the trunk with no battery installed in it (I do keep one with it, but not installed). You can start the car with it as long as you put it in the slot in the glove box. I do check it annually to make sure it's still good.
AND, my fellow XLR owners, remember to MANUALLY (with the fob) lock your car when you leave it unattended for long periods of time. This will help your battery life, as the car won't be "searching" for you and the fob constantly. (it's otherwise always polling the area to look for you!)
YMMV.
Good information never thought about the FOB searching issue!
Also like the FOB ideal and keeping the battery separate!
Thanks!
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Dan & Wendy
" 05 GRAND DADDY"