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Ctek Battery Charger & Negative Connection to XC60 Chassis

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Old Dec 13th, 2019, 16:26   #1
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Default Ctek Battery Charger & Negative Connection to XC60 Chassis

I have a Volvo XC60 year 2016 and will connect the positive lead from the charger to the battery's positive terminal.

In accordance with Volvo's handbook the negative should be connected to the chassis and never to the battery negative.

I am seeking advice from those who have connected in this way as to where the ground point is under the bonnet as the handbook is not clear.
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I have a Volvo XC60 year 2016 and will connect the positive lead from the charger to the battery's positive terminal.

In accordance with Volvo's handbook the negative should be connected to the chassis and never to the battery negative.

I am seeking advice from those who have connected in this way as to where the ground point is under the bonnet as the handbook is not clear.
Wasn't obvious on my V60, so I clipped it onto the engine. So long as the current then flows via the sensing block on the battery negative terminal the charge status will be updated?
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On my V60, I connected it to the nearest convenient bolt on the engine; in the case of the T6, one by the the aircon compressor. I drilled a hole in the battery box and used a rubber grommet, chopped off the ring connector to pass the wire through and crimped on another one.
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I have the CTEK 7 and the same MY car. The negative is connected just behind the battery, underneath the windscreen towards the top of the firewall. If you take the cover off the battery, then the section of the panel near the wiper blade and behind the battery, you can see the chassis connecting point. It is a bit tricky to get to. There is a small panel/tray present to the nearside which obstructs easy access, that tray simply unclips and lifts out. Once out of the way it's a dead easy job to connect the lead. The CTEK's rat's tail that connects to the battery is just about long enough. I bought the optional indicator socket and it sits there flashing one of three colours and lets you know if you need to give the battery a top up, its well worth the extra couple of quid.
If you want some images just let me know and I'll sort some.
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I have the CTEK 7 and the same MY car. The negative is connected just behind the battery, underneath the windscreen towards the top of the firewall. If you take the cover off the battery, then the section of the panel near the wiper blade and behind the battery, you can see the chassis connecting point. It is a bit tricky to get to. There is a small panel/tray present to the nearside which obstructs easy access, that tray simply unclips and lifts out. Once out of the way it's a dead easy job to connect the lead. The CTEK's rat's tail that connects to the battery is just about long enough. I bought the optional indicator socket and it sits there flashing one of three colours and lets you know if you need to give the battery a top up, its well worth the extra couple of quid.
If you want some images just let me know and I'll sort some.
Seems like a lot of trouble when you can more easily clip the negative lead onto the engine?
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Seems like a lot of trouble when you can more easily clip the negative lead onto the engine?
I want to connect the charger leads as stated and leave them in situ so that when I need to check or charge the battery I just connect the charger cable to the cable in situ saving time in the long run.
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Seems like a lot of trouble when you can more easily clip the negative lead onto the engine?
The dealership fitted the charging tail for me at no charge when I bought the car. I've just let Samball know an answer to his question.

Yes Samball, I'll get the images sorted for you and send you a p.m when sorted, it is a very easy job.
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I have the CTEK 7 and the same MY car. The negative is connected just behind the battery, underneath the windscreen towards the top of the firewall. If you take the cover off the battery, then the section of the panel near the wiper blade and behind the battery, you can see the chassis connecting point. It is a bit tricky to get to. There is a small panel/tray present to the nearside which obstructs easy access, that tray simply unclips and lifts out. Once out of the way it's a dead easy job to connect the lead. The CTEK's rat's tail that connects to the battery is just about long enough. I bought the optional indicator socket and it sits there flashing one of three colours and lets you know if you need to give the battery a top up, its well worth the extra couple of quid.
If you want some images just let me know and I'll sort some.
Yes, I would be pleased if you could post a some of images to help me.
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