So this is probably going to end up being a dumb question, but I'll ask anyway.
I have a 2012 W204 Estate with Start/Stop. Presumably this means that I have 2 batteries (i've only found the one in the boot at the moment - I can't see one under the bonnet yet).
Anyhow, I am looking at getting a CTEK charger as I often don't do many miles and the Start/Stop doesn't stay active for long (which I presume is the battery).
So the CT5 charger is designed specifically for Start/Stop batteries, but will I have to disconnect the battery before charging? I presume that the battery is on a completely different circuit from the 'main' battery, so connecting a charger to the battery points under the bonnet will charge only the 'main' battery?
The CTEK CT5 is designed specifically for Start/Stop EFM/AGM bateries, so maybe I would be better off with a MXS 5 which will do all types?
Any advice would be welcome please (along with tips to help find the 2nd battery). Thank you
I have a 2012 W204 Estate with Start/Stop. Presumably this means that I have 2 batteries (i've only found the one in the boot at the moment - I can't see one under the bonnet yet).
Anyhow, I am looking at getting a CTEK charger as I often don't do many miles and the Start/Stop doesn't stay active for long (which I presume is the battery).
So the CT5 charger is designed specifically for Start/Stop batteries, but will I have to disconnect the battery before charging? I presume that the battery is on a completely different circuit from the 'main' battery, so connecting a charger to the battery points under the bonnet will charge only the 'main' battery?
The CTEK CT5 is designed specifically for Start/Stop EFM/AGM bateries, so maybe I would be better off with a MXS 5 which will do all types?
Any advice would be welcome please (along with tips to help find the 2nd battery). Thank you