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Rem · 12-18-2018, 11:15 AM

I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but maybe someone has some insight. With the battery located under the spare tire (2012 1LE), I was wondering if I couldn't Just hook the leads of my battery tender to the boosting locations under the hood. All comments for or against would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Rem

GONIF · 12-18-2018, 11:23 AM

Worked good on mine ,no problems .

DrLove38 · 12-18-2018, 02:00 PM

Seems like if you can use them for a jump start it would be OK for a tender.
I hook my tender there.
Someone on here hooked the pigtail up to the posts permanently.

AGM 1LE · 12-18-2018, 02:32 PM

I hooked up the tender for my Braille directly to the battery and ran it through one of the grommets right next to the battery so the plug is just behind the bumper. No need to open the hood or trunk, just plug it in when I park it.

Rem · 12-18-2018, 02:41 PM

Lots of good ideas. Thanks for the replies.

HOJO · 12-18-2018, 07:03 PM

I’m hooked up in the trunk like AMG did. A number of other people have hooked up to the post in the engine bay and it’s worked fine. If your tender has an indicator light as to the batteries charge level you will know soon enough if you are successful.

Black 6.2L SS · 03-20-2019, 09:00 PM

I’m a believer in battery chargers. CTEK is one of the best for reasonable money $70. Check out the new 5.0 model. Walk in Jaguar, Benz, BMW and Aston dealership and you see them plugged into the floor models doing their thing. Just my .02
Hook up on the posts under the hood, route the wires carefully, close the hood, lock the car (for full shutdown mode). CTEK 7 step models can be left on for extended periods of time due to its final low “pulse” step.

https://smartercharger.com/

Blueovalman · 03-20-2019, 11:57 PM

I have hooked up my battery to the Battery Tender quite a few times and I never had a problem. Only other option would be to remove the battery and take it to your local auto parts store and have your battery charged and tested.

chef-beavis · 03-21-2019, 09:07 PM

Always hooked mine up under the hood. Works great.

gringo · 03-27-2019, 07:53 AM

I did mine at the trunk as well. I have the connector lead going through a rubber grommet under the trunk. You have to bend down near the rear bumper to disconnect it, but I'm still agile.

I guess if you were physically unable to do that, it probably would be best to have it under the hood or somewhere inside the trunk.

TooCool5 · 04-04-2019, 09:14 AM

My auto rundown protect works awesome.

olblue75 · 04-04-2019, 03:47 PM

http://www.dougshelbyengineering.com/camaro.html

Just installed mine last night really cool kit!

gtstorey · 04-04-2019, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

http://www.dougshelbyengineering.com/camaro.html

Just installed mine last night really cool kit!

Looks like the same thing as what I just put on mine for $14.00
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TecMate-Opt...72.m2749.l2649

I installed mine fairly low on the rear plastic diffuser so it's not real obvious but easy enough to get to.

olblue75 · 04-04-2019, 04:43 PM

No fuse or battery connection.

12-18-2018, 11:15 AM	#1
Rem Drives: 2012 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Battery Tender Hook Up I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but maybe someone has some insight. With the battery located under the spare tire (2012 1LE), I was wondering if I couldn't Just hook the leads of my battery tender to the boosting locations under the hood. All comments for or against would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rem

12-18-2018, 11:23 AM	#2
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Worked good on mine ,no problems . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

12-18-2018, 02:32 PM	#4
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	I hooked up the tender for my Braille directly to the battery and ran it through one of the grommets right next to the battery so the plug is just behind the bumper. No need to open the hood or trunk, just plug it in when I park it. __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

03-20-2019, 11:57 PM	#8
Blueovalman Drives: 2012 V6 Camaro 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa,Florida Posts: 601	I have hooked up my battery to the Battery Tender quite a few times and I never had a problem. Only other option would be to remove the battery and take it to your local auto parts store and have your battery charged and tested. __________________ Mr. Clean

04-04-2019, 09:14 AM	#11
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	My auto rundown protect works awesome. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

12-18-2018, 02:00 PM	#3
DrLove38 Drives: 2013 Black SS/RS Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Texas Posts: 133	Seems like if you can use them for a jump start it would be OK for a tender. I hook my tender there. Someone on here hooked the pigtail up to the posts permanently.

12-18-2018, 02:41 PM	#5
Rem Drives: 2012 1LT Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Lots of good ideas. Thanks for the replies.

12-18-2018, 07:03 PM	#6
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 873	I’m hooked up in the trunk like AMG did. A number of other people have hooked up to the post in the engine bay and it’s worked fine. If your tender has an indicator light as to the batteries charge level you will know soon enough if you are successful.

03-20-2019, 09:00 PM	#7
Black 6.2L SS Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, LS3, NPP Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 184	I’m a believer in battery chargers. CTEK is one of the best for reasonable money $70. Check out the new 5.0 model. Walk in Jaguar, Benz, BMW and Aston dealership and you see them plugged into the floor models doing their thing. Just my .02 Hook up on the posts under the hood, route the wires carefully, close the hood, lock the car (for full shutdown mode). CTEK 7 step models can be left on for extended periods of time due to its final low “pulse” step. https://smartercharger.com/

03-21-2019, 09:07 PM	#9
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	Always hooked mine up under the hood. Works great.

03-27-2019, 07:53 AM	#10
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I did mine at the trunk as well. I have the connector lead going through a rubber grommet under the trunk. You have to bend down near the rear bumper to disconnect it, but I'm still agile. I guess if you were physically unable to do that, it probably would be best to have it under the hood or somewhere inside the trunk.

04-04-2019, 03:47 PM	#12
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	http://www.dougshelbyengineering.com/camaro.html Just installed mine last night really cool kit! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

04-04-2019, 04:43 PM	#14
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	No fuse or battery connection. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.