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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 12:30 PM
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2012 ML350 TRICKLE CHARGE

Help! Wasn't able to find info. I have a CTEK charger and store the car for several months in the winter. I know the main battery is under passenger seat, the auxiliary is in the rear and there are two posts under the hood. The question is what battery needs to be on the charger and where do I attach?
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Old Aug 29, 2021 | 12:43 PM
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I would attach to the 2 post under the hood. I have done the same with my 2014 ML 350 Bluetec, where I connected a solar panel to the 2 post under the hood and left the solar panel sitting on the roof of the vehicle.
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I'd attach the pig-tail of the CTEK to the posts under the hood. When not charging, you can tuck them under the cowl covers. I do the same with my BMW since I drive the ML more in the winter.
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I'd attach the pig-tail of the CTEK to the posts under the hood. When not charging, you can tuck them under the cowl covers. I do the same with my BMW since I drive the ML more in the winter.
Thank you for this. Seems the logical way to go.
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