charging battery while in a 2003 thunderbird

Asked by barnett0727 Jul 28, 2014 at 09:06 AM about the 2003 Ford Thunderbird Premium RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Would like to charge battery in 2003 Thunderbird. Can it be done without disconnecting from car ? Will it damage electronics ?

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It doesn't sound like you are using a Battery Tender type product but want to use a full fledged charger. Most quality chargers will work with the battery connected in the car. Personally, I like to remove the cables and clean the terminals at this time. If the battery is running down, it may not be getting a good connection from the alternator. It is possible that this car being 11 years old, it is on its second battery and it may just be dying on you. Go to an auto parts house like Auto Zone, Advance Auto, etc and have it checked.

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Hi have Same problem I parked the car for the winter battery went dead I recharge it and the alarm went off like crazy how are you we can fix that I turn the key on position then I’m going off I started up no problem but shown at unit off your alarm go crazy

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