What is a battery conditioner on an Aston Martin?
Aston Martin battery conditioner, specifically engineered to suit the electronic architecture of Aston Martin. The conditioner will monitor the cars battery voltage to maintain 100% efficiency and performance without fear of over-charge.
When should I use CTEK recondition mode?
The unit has a “Recond” mode which, according to CTEK, should be used for restoring “dead” and deeply sulphated batteries and is recommended ro perform once a year on “normal” batteries.
What is CTEK recondition mode?
When you select the recond mode on a charger with that feature you will still charge a battery normally through to stage 5 but in stage 6 it will apply a higher voltage to equalize or overcharge the battery to allow a full absorption charge to be performed.
How long does reconditioning a car battery take?
After reconditioning, a battery needs to be charged for around 24 hours to 36 hours. Including the charging time of the battery, the reconditioning process of a car battery can take up to one and half-day or two days.
Does CTEK recondition mode work?
You can connect your CTEK MXS charger to the battery while it is installed in the car. Even the RECOND programme mode, where the max voltage peak is 15.7v (+0.3v higher than non-RECOND programmes), is perfectly safe for most cars. Typically anything under 16 volts shouldn’t cause any problems.
Can I leave my CTEK battery charger on all the time?
Can I leave the charger connected to the battery for a long time? Yes. CTEK chargers are designed to fully charge a battery and then automatically switch over to long term maintenance. Before leaving the charger unattended for a long time, ensure that the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the green LED.
How do you open a Aston Martin with a dead battery?
How to Start Your Aston Martin with a Dead Key Battery
- Remove the back of the key fob.
- Press the release button to remove the key cap. This will allow you to plug in the key.
- The key dock is located between the cupholders in the center console. Insert your key, and start your drive.
Does reconditioning a car battery really work?
A good thing is the fact you can recondition them and end up with a new battery. The main fact you should know is that a reconditioned battery will have up to 70% of the power of a brand-new unit, but this is more than your car needs.