What's the difference between 2 A and 10 A charging options?
Jul 27, 2019 · My battery charger has a 2 A and 10 A option. What's the difference? If 10 A is more and faster, why not just put the 10 A option?
Preventing alternator draining car battery - Motor Vehicle Maintenance ...
May 3, 2018 · An alternator already contains diodes before the output terminal that will prevent reverse current flow, in most automobiles the alternator output is wired directly to the battery. The risk of slow …
charging battery with DC power supply - Motor Vehicle Maintenance ...
Sep 4, 2017 · Fairly straightforward question, would I be able to charge my car battery with a DC power supply that outputs 12V 2.5A? I know real car battery chargers put out 12V 10A. Would it just take 5 …
Ecu short, no check engine light, 2013 Toyota Corolla s 1.8
Nov 4, 2024 · I own a 2013 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L that has some sort of electrical issue that has been draining the battery. To help locate where the possible short Maybe I performed a test to where I …
Removing the cigar lighter socket in the Outback load area
Jul 22, 2023 · I understand that these circuits should be limited to 10A (although the Subaru has a 20A fuse for this circuit) and I have a charger which will limit the current to 10A. Unfortunately I am getting …
Why is a 12V outlet that provides 120W protected by a 20A fuse in my ...
Dec 12, 2016 · The fuse is for the entire circuit. There may be other things on that circuit, sharing that 20A fuse. Also, the gauge of wires used in a circuit is part of the "safe" current limits (maybe why …
Best way to recharge battery using alternator?
Jun 28, 2022 · After several hours on 10A there was no change in the needle; I've switched it to 2A based on your recommendation, but will have to wait overnight to see if it works better that way... My …
wiring - Choose Correct Diode - Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair ...
Aug 26, 2020 · Yes, you CAN use a 15 or 20A rated capacity diode for a 10A circuit. The current rating of a diode is the MAXIMUM that it's rated to carry without damage. As long as your diode is rated >= …
Solar Charging Car Battery through Cigarette Lighter Outlet?
Mar 11, 2019 · However, 10A at 12V is a very small amount of energy (120W). Car batteries are rated in CCA / Cold Cranking Amps, which is the amperage it can deliver at 0°F for 30 seconds, while …
Why don't cars have circuit breakers instead of fuses?
Sep 20, 2022 · While there are exceptions the majority of cars use fuses instead of circuit breakers to protect electronics and I'm wondering why circuit breakers are not more widely used. Is it practicality, …