Ah that's what it means . BTW Just purchased optima 34c yellow top and c tek dc to dc charger today, cable and fittings. Just need to fab up a battery tray to mount under the tray. Also got someone coming around to fit my new DVD head unit and reverse camera and UHF radio. Exciting : ) will post pics when done
Ctek have released a new product to compensate for new alternators being a pain in the arse, a 30amp relay.
http://www.ctekbatterychargers.com.au/ctek-d250s-dual.html
That's the drawing I have . Apparently wiring it up that way ,overcomes the smart alternator problems.
Questions
1) what amp circuit breakers to run for that set up ? I have a 20 amp for the incoming to the charger , I was thinking 50amp for out going off aux battery .
2) what size cable and fuse to run for 12000 pound winch that draws 400 amps?
I'm thinking almost welding cable wire ? Then I'm not sure for the fuse/circuit breaker . I have never seen anything that big before .
There is a thread on here somewhere about the alternators on the new D40's - don't hold me to this (its from memory) but the wires out of the alternator, find the green/white one and cut it. Fixes the issue instantly and keeps the voltage up constantly.
I'm running a dual ctek in my tray with 2x95AmpHr batteries and it works perfectly. All the time. Late 2011 D40.
Easier than wiring in a fuse!
i dunno what everyone is on about with the smart alternator..... must be a new navara thing. mine sitts at 14.1 all the time and the ctek with have the rear battery sitting on 13.1 (full) and then if it drops will top it up as needed. my ctek d250s is working correctly. with nothing but the unit
I cut the wire mate about 18 months ago. Hasn't missed a beat.
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