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Larryect
Oct 15, 2015Explorer
dclark1946 wrote:Larryect wrote:
Apparently, basic dumb chargers are not allowed to sold in CA anymore. I like smart chargers, but I have had batteries go so dead occasionally (head lights left on, on the car) the smart charger will not charge it. Instead it says the battery is bad. A dumb charger brought it up enough to get the smart charger take over......
That is why it is a good idea to have a portable jump start to give the dead battery some life.
Dick
Yea, I was thinking one of those small Lithium(?) battery units to keep handy. But, the reviews on amazon appeared to be purchased or conflicting. A gave up and figured jumper cables and/or my old home-made dumb charger could work for now..
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