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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
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According to the advert it is only for 6V/12V lead acid batteries.
The D3 uses a 12V Lead Calcium battery so I don't think this is really the best thing to use. The CTek ones seem to be a good choice (I've got a XS25000 and really like it).
Have a look for something similar to this one (CTEK XS 3600) - a bit more expensive, but get good reviews on here:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...0550312716
This is the cheapest one I can find in the UK with the best shipping cost.
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PaulP
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Nice link - the exact same charger I mentioned, but more expensive  - you're supposed to post links to cheaper ones  2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 10th Sep 2010 10:09 pm |
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ELD70
Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
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Sorry, was in a bit of a rush out of the front door at the time  Now driving BMW 330d Touring....misses D3...but not when at traffic lights 
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| 10th Sep 2010 10:16 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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Biz
I've used my XS 25000 to charge my main battery in-situ and it registered a DTC (over-voltage fault) on the transmission control module and one other (can't remember which).
The second time it didn't register anything, but even so, they are just recorded as historic faults and don't affect the D3 in any way.
Although the XS 3600 is not capable of supplying anywhere near the same current as the XS 25000, it guess it could still provide the same level of voltage so could probably cause faults to be recorded (even if it ultimately doesn't matter).
As a matter of course, I would recommend disconnecting the -ve battery terminal and isolating it before charging - this is what I did when charging both batteries before the holidays and no obviously no faults were recorded 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 13th Sep 2010 9:00 am |
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PaulP
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Not sure about memory seats, but it will definitely reset all of the stored radio presets etc
In theory there should be no need to disconnect the auxilliary battery as it will be isolated anyway with the key out, but I disconnected it to prevent having any problems to the bits connected to the permanent 12V supply (CarPC, rear screens etc) 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 13th Sep 2010 9:45 am |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
Location: A little country in Europe
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I've never disconnected anything when the CTEK is attached...neither -ve leads, Traxide nor YT...
Never considered that was adviseable or required  Even over the previous winter when I had the CTEK attached almost daily.
So...have I  everything up then...? The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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| 13th Sep 2010 12:01 pm |
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PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
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JF Lux wrote:So...have I everything up then...?
JF - just take another look at your own signature and then ask yourself the same question again
I don't think there's anything to worry about to be honest..... 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| 13th Sep 2010 12:06 pm |
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JF Lux
Member Since: 08 Sep 2007
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I had everything in my signature before I bought a CTEK... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeks nearly 4 weeks over 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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