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Remote Batt. Disconnect
Anybody tried one of these yet?
Can't seem to find any posts but that doesn't mean there aren't any out here someplace. I would like to see them be built stronger like in the USA for example, and at first the thing was giving me trouble and I was about to remove it, but that's when I discovered I hadn't fully tightened the screws down yet. ![]() So far so good after a few months. ![]() |
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
That looks like a lot of wires, and a lot of stuff connected to other stuff. Many connections, many bolts. I'm curious. What does all that stuff accomplish?
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
Maybe something like this. Zoom in for a better look.
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![]() Oh it gets even better! ![]() I don't remember what half that stuff does after 30 years of ownership and I suppose I could have come up with a fuse block at some point, but everything works great so if it ain't broke I ain't fixin' it! ![]() |
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
All I can think of to say is Gee Willikers.
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
Remote battery disconnect issue while having a local nightmare and unwilling to fix it. Ok, you're fine.
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
There's nothing to fix, everything on that truck works just fine, and if the dang remote disconnect unit quits, all I have to do is remove the negative ground cable clamp from that unit and plug it back directly onto the negative battery post.
A simple one or two minute job tops. ![]() ...more like less than 30 seconds, I have the tool boxes bolted in right there under the hood beside it. ![]() Last edited by BRL; 08-05-2024 at 07:38 AM. |
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
I have one right now to install in my truck ,, it has a clicker to go on my key chain and I want it because I unhook the battery at home or out some where almost each time I drive the truck when I am aways in distance ,, I figure it is another thing to have along with my locking doors to make it a bit harder to theft . I am going to add longer wires and mount it on the side wall next to the battery .. I like it ..
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Yea it just amazes me that the thing has held up as well as it has already, I'm used to believing that a car battery disconnect switch should be seriously built like a massive breaker switch in a power substation or something, but only time will tell if it will hold up or not.
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Getter-Done you're my new bestest buddy on this forum, you seem to understand me
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
That bus bar distribution block sure accommodates lots of wires, and a lot of stuff connected to other stuff. Many connections, many screws. Gee Willikers!
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OK I cleaned up the mess somewhat.
Now it looks so good I'm thinking of removing the hood and driving around town to show it off. ![]() The reason I bolted in toolboxes under the hood is because I have stereo amplifiers under both bucket seats, that's where all those wires were headed. You install a powerful stereo system in a tiny truck cab and it'll blow your head off! ![]() I was young once. ![]() |
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![]() It all works. ![]() So I was thinking of putting a kill switch under the dash and decided that drilling a hole in that plate shown would work, so I removed the 4 bolts that attaches it. Nope, decided on a different location so I went to reinstall the plate... Somehow the two screw holes towards the driver's seat became misaligned and its a darn good thing the bolts come to a point because that task wore me out! ![]() Had to take a nap afterwards, I think I had an easier time bolting in the motor. ![]() |
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I had the same experience with that plate, the 4 bolt holes did not align worth a damn. I could not believe I removed the plate with such ease, and it was hell to put back on. I had it off before and don't remember it being difficult to put back on. I would imagine there is some clever trick to it we don't know.
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Yea I couldn't line up those holes, even using a Phillips screwdriver shank as a crowbar in an attempt to line up the holes, nothing budged.
![]() That plate assy. did have a cluch pedal at one time but I removed it and trashed it (oops!) ![]() ![]() At least I know it wasn't just my experience alone, thanks for that. That under dash creeper looks a lot like a stretcher, I could have used a stretcher when I was done. ![]() |
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
A battery disconnect is usually thought of as completely disconnecting the battery from the vehicle. Disconnecting just the low current stuff can be done with a relay and a bus much like the one posted. Squares had a nice one if there's a scrapyard around.
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
I can see remotely disconnecting the battery, but once that's done you'd have to manually reconnect it, since there is no power to make it auto. So I don't see the point.
I put a boat dual battery switch in my truck when I went dual batteries. I can turn both batt's off with the dial.
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Also I still have the battery tender negitive wire connected directly to the battery post so I can still maintain a full charge even with the disconnect activated. Yea I know it sounds strange and hard to explain but the unit is still working as intended. |
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
Why not just go with the simple route and use this, I did simple and easy. I use a large carabiner to attach to key ring when not on the truck
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Re: Remote Batt. Disconnect
Or just use this.
Step out of the truck, walk away, press a button and the power is shut off. No need to pop the hood in the middle of a parking lot every time you want to disable or enable the electric. |
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I have yet to purchase one. Most of these have Great Reviews. ![]()
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