I've used a CTEK on my three previous, and now my current, Jaguars and have had no problems with charging with the boot closed. I run a mains extension lead into the boot so the CTEK is fully in the boot while charging (I have to charge outside on the drive) and haven't had any issues with clamping the 10A mains lead with the boot lid. Just make sure it clears the lock(!) and don't always use the exact same area to run it out. I take out the boot cubby and put the CTEK on the metal boot panel to assist in heat dissipation, but the charger doesn't get very hot in use.
Battery low and battery maintenance
MY18 F-Type V8 R AWD in Glacier White
Lots of leather and toys, and loads of noise!
Lots of leather and toys, and loads of noise!
Been running a CTEK for 5 years with the F now.
As most folk have the battery maintainers hooked up to the positive busbar, it is imperative that a fuse is put in the +ve side of the charging cable.
I have been close to a dead short where a metallic object in the boot sat squarely across the two terminals of the CTEK comfort plug...the rubber protector I had forgotten to re-fit.
Now, it may be a million to one chance of it actually making electrical contact, but that's a fire waiting to happen, as is shutting the cable in the boot as I do.
God knows how many times the cable is getting squidged, but to mitigate any risk, a 5 amp inline blade fuse will pop before any damage can be done.
As most folk have the battery maintainers hooked up to the positive busbar, it is imperative that a fuse is put in the +ve side of the charging cable.
I have been close to a dead short where a metallic object in the boot sat squarely across the two terminals of the CTEK comfort plug...the rubber protector I had forgotten to re-fit.
Now, it may be a million to one chance of it actually making electrical contact, but that's a fire waiting to happen, as is shutting the cable in the boot as I do.
God knows how many times the cable is getting squidged, but to mitigate any risk, a 5 amp inline blade fuse will pop before any damage can be done.
2016MY V8R IRR
ITG Maxogen Cold air intake kit
Billet OBD lock
Forged lightweight Blades
Full custom Xpel Ultimate PPF wrap
Piano Black badges
17mm MST Hubcentrics
Smarttop remote
Black exhaust tips
Porterfield RS-4 Carbon Kevlar pads
Mich PS4S's
+ more
ITG Maxogen Cold air intake kit
Billet OBD lock
Forged lightweight Blades
Full custom Xpel Ultimate PPF wrap
Piano Black badges
17mm MST Hubcentrics
Smarttop remote
Black exhaust tips
Porterfield RS-4 Carbon Kevlar pads
Mich PS4S's
+ more
Fortunately the 3 Carcoon conditioners I use all have the fuse already.
F-Type V6S convertible MY16
Glacier Pearlescent White
Red soft top
Red electric and heated sports seats
Black dash and door cards
Red belts
Flat bottom heated wheel
Glacier Pearlescent White
Red soft top
Red electric and heated sports seats
Black dash and door cards
Red belts
Flat bottom heated wheel
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