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g1968g

Member Since: 24 Aug 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 89

Solar Battery Charger

Hi

I bought a solar battery charger at the weekend for use when I'm away for a few weeks at a time.
A guy at work told me his wifes SRS ECU was damaged due to using one (via the fag lighter)
It was a Merc, not sure if it makes a difference.
Can I use it on My '56 FF TDV8
It comes with croc clips to connect directly to the battery
Is it safe to use?

cheers

Geoff

29th Oct 2013 11:10pm

Googsy

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Where men are men and sheep are nervous.
Posts: 2947

I use mine and connect to outlet in boot as that's always live. left it for 2 weeks when I was on hols came back started no issues. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
Gone Audi A5 2.7TDI
Gone Discovery 3 HSE
Gone Mercedes CLK
Gone Range Rover 2.5 DSE

29th Oct 2013 11:23pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 04 Aug 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 16180

2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

Use it in the rear quarter window Nd plug it into the rear fuse box

30th Oct 2013 12:22am

SKOT

Member Since: 24 Oct 2012
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 792

2006 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Bonatti Grey

My 2003MY TD6 fag lighter is live all of the time - Very handy!

The 2006MY SC is only live with ignition so you need to use the Aux in the boot on the latter FFs (or as Craig says, go straight into the fuse box).

No issues with mine either, just let the TD6 for 3+ weeks - Started on the button. 2006 4.2 SC
2019 Renault Zoe Dynamique Nav

31st Oct 2013 12:10am

Simes

Member Since: 30 Aug 2011
Location: Hinckley
Posts: 964

2011 Range Rover Autobiography Black TDV8 Barolo Black

Re: Solar Battery Charger

g1968g wrote:
Hi

I bought a solar battery charger at the weekend for use when I'm away for a few weeks at a time.
A guy at work told me his wifes SRS ECU was damaged due to using one (via the fag lighter)

I struggle to see how the very low current (and voltage) from these solar chargers could damage the ECU - especially as when the charger is being used, the ignition would normally be off (and the SRS ECU should have powered down too - not much need for SRS in a parked car). Sounds like one of these issues where the dealer look for a reason to ensure that they can make the punter feel it's his fault and therefore expensive and not covered by a warranty...

31st Oct 2013 3:35pm

Bofa Bill

Member Since: 04 Apr 2013
Location: Poole + Rugeley
Posts: 174

I fitted one on my dash and connected to the fag lighter socket in front of clock.
One thing I have noticed is that the solar instructions state that it has not to be left conected when starting and running the engine.

I found ths strange as it does state that the panel has a one way diode to prevent power drain during darkness. Made in Scotland frae 'Girders'

31st Oct 2013 4:08pm

ebajema

Member Since: 24 Mar 2011
Location: New Plymouth
Posts: 4782

2010 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Galway Green

I think the power spikes/fluctuations during starting could potentially damage the solar panel.

And I'd like to suggest, no croc clips they come off too easily and could cause all kinds of issues that way. I would go with the suggestions on the forum, using the various sockets that stay live after turning the ignition off. MY 2010 5.0 SC Galway green and sand interior!!
Have the Faultmate MSV2 Extreme to be tinkering with the settings etc. !!

31st Oct 2013 4:19pm

g1968g

Member Since: 24 Aug 2013
Location: Fife
Posts: 89

Hi,

Thanks for all the replies. I'm away for a while next week. I'll give it a go in the boot socket.

Cheers

Geoff

1st Nov 2013 12:38am

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