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HughMartin
 


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Scotland 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Aintree GreenDiscovery 4
temporary battery charging question

I am about to deliver a new battery just bought from a factors to someone I have sold a vehicle to. I want to make sure the battery is fully charged when he gets it. I don't have time to charge it at home.

The question is, would I be able to give the battery a top up charge by just connecting it to a 12v socket in my car for the 2 hour drive. I don't want to damage either the battery or my car electrical system.

Thanks for any help.  
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I assume a ciggie plug with ring connectors on the other end? I'd imagine (as a non thechie) that it could well blow the fuse if there is a big surge. Confused   
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HughMartin
 


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Thanks DSL. I would hope that the battery is not too flat so I wouldn't expect any big surges - I hope.  
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Doing as you suggest will have limited success as you will put the new battery in parallel with the one in the vehicle. The electronics will get a bit confused and are unlikely to belt out the expected charge.

There is however a gadget that consists of a length of cable with a cigar lighter style plug on each end and a box of electronics in the middle. It is intended to charge a flat battery in another vehicle and increases the voltage on the output plug. That would do what you need. A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.  
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HughMartin
 


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Thanks Navigator. I wondered if that might be the case.  
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