Jaguar XK8 Using CTEK & accessories V91 / XKR (X100)

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Video 91 The video cover the part numbers, cost, lead lengths and possible cable routing when applied to a Jaguar Xk8 (X100). Recently bought a CTEK MXS 5.0 battery charger have been investigating the best way to connect it all up with the series of comfort lead accessories available. The benefit of these CTEK chargers is the comfort connector and the amount of compatible accessories. Unfortunately some of these are quite expensive. I show a very quick run through the CTEK Comfort connector battery charger accessories and how you might use them on your Jaguar Xk8. I want using the battery charger to be as easy and convenient as possible. Hopefully a simple as possible and without any faffing about. Plug and play. CTEK is trying to help solve that issue.
The video covers most of the common CTEK accessories through 8 sections.
1 - Battery access
2 - Std Crocodile clips
3 - Cigarette lighter lead
4 - Standard Eyelet lead
5 - LED indicator lead
6 - LED indicator panel
7 - 2.5m Extension lead
8 - Bluetooth monitor
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This is not an official guide and is for general information and interest only.
Part of a series of short videos on the experience with maintaining our own cars.
We currently have a 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 Petrol, a 2014 Ford Kuga (Explorer) 2.0 diesel and a 2013 Nissan Leaf 80Kw Electric car.
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@bruceboucher2134 3 жыл бұрын

exactly what I did about 7 years ago, works a treat, unless driving or engine running I permanently leave it connected to the mains as I don't have a garage but all year cover.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce, good information and reference. Just bought ours, so we are catching up a bit. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

@bernardpullon4632 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff Damian, just purchased the same unit so good to learn about the accessories.

@ODRModurol 2 жыл бұрын

Bernard, no problem glad you found it useful. Much appreciated, regards Damian

@bernardpullon4632 2 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol I especially appreciated the cardboard sign, I anticipated how easy it would be (and distressing) to see my new Ctek on the road in my rear view mirror

@ODRModurol 2 жыл бұрын

Bernard, worried I would forget and like you say see it in the rear mirror bouncing along the road. 😀 Very good tool especially for the XK8. Preventative maintenance👍 regards Damian

@bruceboucher2134 3 жыл бұрын

You and John TTG are a credit to all owners of an X100 series XK8, fantastic support all round

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Bruce, thank you for the compliment and support. Much appreciated, regards Damian

@Ridley2907 3 жыл бұрын

The attention to detail is what I have come to expect from your videos 🙂.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, thanks for the compliment. Trying to make the videos as complete and useful as possible. Regards Damian

@Ridley2907 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol I've got my tyre inflator hose for my BBS ALLOYS that you recommended. All good now. Thanks. Looking forward to you BBS inflate tyres video on the 2nd. I'm sure it will assist many others!

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, that the video you prompted with your question. Thanks very much for the idea. Lots of part numbers in that one. Regards Damian

@hewyn1 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent and handy video! Thanks Damien! Cheers Nick

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, much appreciated. Thanks for the support, regards Damian

@TheJVCMan 3 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of installing the ctek flush mount in the boot. I don't have the CD changer, so I have the recess on the drivers side. I might put a bit of Velcro/plastic/carpeted piece in and cut a hole and mount the adaptor. I could add a cigarette charger and a proper voltmeter into it as well just be flash. I have the Ctek Sense. It works fine but the range it pointless. You have to be right up close to the car. Which is fine for me as the car sits directly outside my living room window but for others it would be worthless as it would only work when you are in the car. Then all you need is a cigarette charger with the volt meter built in at the front of the car to monitor it. I also have the quick connecter with the monitor on it poking out of the boot floor. That works well for now.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, sounds like you’ve been through this before me. I am happy to have the charger and sorting out a convenient lead location. A couple of friends have other makes of Bluetooth battery monitors but they use them on camper vans. I can see the point on monitoring them. But for the xk8 is it that critical? Interested to hear if you found it useful? Thanks for the input and comment regards Damian

@TheJVCMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Hi Damien, it is useful from the point of view being able to monitor the voltage from outside the car and the traffic light quick connector does a good enough job of giving a quick view of the health of the battery. I have my cigarette USB/volt reader in the front which is just as good at monitoring the status. However, I have found the bluetooth adaptor useful because the car is outside the front window and I've charged the car a couple of times when I could see it getting low. I think you could live without it though to be fair and spend the £50 on something else.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheJVCMan thanks for that feedback. It’s sound good idea but will probably make do with the LED indicator lead for the moment. Spent too much already during lockdown. 😉 regard Damian

@TheJVCMan 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Yeah I don't blame you. I just spent another £100 today on more bits for the car. I'll be doing the fog light and brake light mods this weekend :)

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, these Xk8’s are good for keeping you busy 👍, regards Damian

@alanmilton8056 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Damien for explaining all the possibilities, most useful. By the way, my car had been VOR for about 8 weeks & was as flat as a pancake, so much so could not even open the boot. Tried the key in the badge to no avail, maybe had never been used before. The only way I could get some power into the system was to use a Li power pack connected to the terminal under the bonnet & earthed onto a nearby bolt, pressed the boot release button & hey presto. Never thought of using that position as a charging point though as much easier than the boot & no bootlight drain, however minimal as it does time out. Cheers

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Alan, thanks for compliment. The under bonnet connection was something another owner had suggested. As you say it’s quite convenient and isn’t anywhere near the battery. Thank you for the confirmation work for you and it allowed you to get into the luggage compartment. Good Reference. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

@alanmilton8056 3 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Credit where it is due, I forgot to mention John from TTG provided the tip after I tried through the cigarette lighter, & my wife bouncing up & down on the boot lid, with no success ! I had seen suggestions such as removing the rear seats !! Need to sort that lock mechanism but not sure how to get at it. After your idea I have just put my charger on under the bonnet. Thanks again

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Alan, John’s videos are really great 👍. I had similar issue with my boot lock. I did take the boot trim off to get at it. But if I remember correctly not much to get at and ended up just spraying WD40 into the lock from the outside. Maybe another subject for a video👍 thanks for the comment regards Damian

@v336518 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video especially showing all the options. I’m looking to setup a solar power version as the garage where I store the car has no power. Albeit the CTEK variant is really expensive. Nice to see you have a 96 Xk8 same as me, so I know any video you do will match my car.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Phil, thanks for the comment. Would be interested to hear how you rate the solar powered battery charger. Glad to hear the videos are relevant to your car. Hope you find them useful. Thanks for your input, regards Damian

@stevebass3992 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Damian. With your recommendation I bought one of these and also the eylet connector with led's. So simple with the socket outside the boot trim, just simply plug in. My car is off road for the Winter Months, is it ok to leave it on all the time?

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Steve, thanks for the compliment. My understanding the ctek manual is you can just need to make sure it’s in step7 float mode. See page 7 ‘safety in the manual. Thanks for the comment regards Damian

@AndyK.1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’ve left them connected for weeks and months at a time.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Andy, glad to here it actually is ok in practice, regards Damian

@Gibonz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid, very helpful How do you know which nut/bolt in the engine bay can have the positive terminal attached?

@ODRModurol 2 жыл бұрын

Gibonz, if you are looking for positive feed from the battery in the engine compartment take a look at this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJd5fpV_zM3IpYE.html Hope that helps, thanks for the comment regards Damian

@gerrybaker1422 6 күн бұрын

Is there a parasitic drain from using the comfort indicator plug installed on the battery all the time

@ODRModurol 5 күн бұрын

Gerry, yes but it's not enough to worry about if you are using your car regularly. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@AndyK.1 3 жыл бұрын

I put my ctek chargers inside the car. And then make a custom flat 240v extension lead.

@ODRModurol 3 жыл бұрын

Andy, did think about that option. But decided to have the lower voltage lead for safety and can easily see the charger LEDs as going to mount on the wall or bench top. Both ideas work. Thanks for the input, much appreciated regards Damian