ENGINE BATTERY CHARGE

[sally47]

Need to charge the engine battery it's five years old and could be on the way out but just want to boost it a bit
Can I leave the terminals connected when charging or disconect one or both ,and about how long on charge
Thanks for info

 

[Richard n Ann]

Leave it connected. What charger are you using?

 

[David and Sally]

OK to leave on.

How long depends on your charger but 24 hrs would probably do it.

If it is knackered you will lose the charge quite quicky after you stop charging.

 

[Cobnarowl]

See this article.For some Peugeot/Fiat based wrong size battery was fitted so you might have a claim

Peugeot Boxer cab battery 'recall'

If you have a recent (as far back as 2012 seem to be affected) Boxer chassis then you may have the wrong starter battery fitted. If you find a 680A battery in the box then Peugeot will replace it FOC with a 950A. Note: ignore the typo in the attached letter which states 950Ah. These are 'cold cra...

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[two]

The van charger may already be connected up to the cab battery but much better to charge it directly.

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