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Topic: On/off quickie

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On/off quickie

Posted: 4/20/07 8:26am Message 1 of 5
jayare
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I'm going to install a battery quick disconnect on my 78 and i'm wondering if there is anything that might need full time current.
 
The car is all original electrical-wise including the radio. The alarm has a blinking light that may be the cause of a slight battery drain (takes about 5-7 days of sitting)
 
A ground disconnect would disable the alarm but would also disable the car.
 
What do you guys thinkErmm?.....Rich



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On/off quickie

Posted: 4/20/07 8:40am Message 2 of 5
spielman5
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup
I'm doing the same, the disconnect I ordered came with a wire override to keep the clock and radio from clearing..
 





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On/off quickie

Posted: 4/20/07 9:58am Message 3 of 5
jayare
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Hi Terry......
 
That's the one I was going to get.  The radio is non electronic.. I don't think there is anything on the car except the alarm that I need to override.
 
Rich



On/off quickie

Posted: 4/20/07 3:46pm Message 4 of 5
Chips58
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Vette(s): 71 Coupe Black on Black
I've got a small connector set up which I connect my trickle charger to when my 71 is parked in its garage.  Just keeps the battery charged up ready for action.  It's just a case of unplugging prior to starting and all is well.
 
If your battery is draining over 5-7 days with just the clock running (and/or radio) you've gotta have a fault somewhere or the battery is on its last legs. 



On/off quickie

Posted: 4/20/07 7:10pm Message 5 of 5
jayare
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Thats what I was thinking Chips. I think i'll take it to a good auto electric shop and have the whole system checked out.
 
I'm still going to get the disconnect for anti theft purposes. I hope our friends in Australia don't have the crime problems that we have here in America. Our legal system along with our government is really letting the citizens down.



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