Portable Jump Starter and FI
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Portable Jump Starter and FI
I've been contemplating purchasing a hand held lithium jump starter as opposed to installing a camping battery. It would serve as a recharging station and emergency jump on our weekend trips. I've read the Samba posts regarding traditional jump starting an FI engine and the safety precautions to avoid a fried system. Does anyone have advice or experience using a portable unit like this on a FI engine.
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Re: Portable Jump Starter and FI
Attach only with the ignition off. Remove only with the headlamps on once the engine is running. That should do it.
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I would be interested in which one you end up buying.
In defense of a second battery: i just installed a camping battery with Bus Depots little relay, an old battery (not deep cycle) and a small second fuse box for all my interior lights, radio, charger port etc... We tested it out camping last week and it worked great.
ill prob upgrade battery at some point
relay:
http://www.busdepot.com/1738
fuse box I bought on amazon:
MICTUNING LED Illuminated Automotive Blade Fuse Holder Box 6-Circuit Fuse Block with Cover
In defense of a second battery: i just installed a camping battery with Bus Depots little relay, an old battery (not deep cycle) and a small second fuse box for all my interior lights, radio, charger port etc... We tested it out camping last week and it worked great.
ill prob upgrade battery at some point
relay:
http://www.busdepot.com/1738
fuse box I bought on amazon:
MICTUNING LED Illuminated Automotive Blade Fuse Holder Box 6-Circuit Fuse Block with Cover
60 beetle
78 bus
78 bus
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1. Does this apply to all f.i. VWs, e.g. Type 3s?Amskeptic wrote:Remove only with the headlamps on once the engine is running.
2. Why the deal with the headlamps?
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Read about their adventures:
http://www.ludwigandgertie.blogspot.com
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a) yeswhc03grady wrote:1. Does this apply to all f.i. VWs, e.g. Type 3s?Amskeptic wrote:Remove only with the headlamps on once the engine is running.
2. Why the deal with the headlamps?
b) headlamps are a surge prevention device when you *release* the jumper cables, especially recommended for the donor car. Of course, you shut them off just after, so the alternator can charge the battery on the recipient.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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Re: Portable Jump Starter and FI
To clarify, we're saying:
- Jump cars with lights off.
- Turn on both vehicle lights.
- Safely disconnect cables.
- Turn off vehicle lights.
Correct? I've jumped two cars this week and I think it would be good to have any extra notes.
Robbie
- Jump cars with lights off.
- Turn on both vehicle lights.
- Safely disconnect cables.
- Turn off vehicle lights.
Correct? I've jumped two cars this week and I think it would be good to have any extra notes.
Robbie
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145k miles with me.
322k miles on Earth.
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years ago i almost squished Colin between a minivan and my bus when executing this procedure.
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Re: Portable Jump Starter and FI
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