Someone name this part...

[brokenvendetta]

I can't remember, but I saw someone post about this just recently either on here or CT asking about these Low Volt Interrupters (I don't know the actual name). I was about to tell them I had one, but I didn't have to use it, and then of course a day later, I had to use it. I was coming out of my scuba class tonight and went to hit the unlock on my key fob and nothing happened. Tried again to no avail. So I remembered that my dealer had installed this thing...

... on my truck and told me to just release the cap and press the button. After the second try, my alarm went off, making me look like a jackass breaking into my own truck :hahaha: :banghead: :ahhhhh:. Then she started right up.

So does anyone know what they are called? From what I remember hearing, it cuts off my battery if the voltage goes below 11.7 to keep it from dying completely. I'm pretty happy with the idea, but I want to read into them more.

 

[Stevenredx]

I think battery juice saver would be good name for it

Anymore parts you need named?

 

[K2]

I think battery juice saver would be good name for it

Anymore parts you need named?

That's what I thought it was called too... :laugh::laugh:

 

[brokenvendetta]

I think battery juice saver would be good name for it

Anymore parts you need named?

Haha, yeah, actually. What is this thing, and what does it do?:dontknow:

 

[Stevenredx]

did some searching.. only two names i can come up with:

Batter saver and priority start

 

[brokenvendetta]

did some searching.. only two names i can come up with:

Batter saver and priority start

Thanks bro. Priority Start was the one I read about the other day.

 

[brokenvendetta]

So does anyone know what this is for? I was thinking today that maybe it has to do with the alarm and someone trying to get in while the alarm is set??/:hmmmm2:

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[Stevenredx]

My guess is it keeps the battery from going dead so your alarm will always work.

 

[XRobber]

OMFG Get rid of that FRAM oil filter!

 

[Stevenredx]

OMFG Get rid of that FRAM oil filter!

i noticed that when he posted this but i didn't want to say anything. But since you have "use a toyo filter bro" :top:

 

[XRobber]

i noticed that when he posted this but i didn't want to say anything. But since you have "use a toyo filter bro" :top:

Shoot....
Anything other then that FRAM

 

[brokenvendetta]

I know boys. I had to get something quick before my drive home and I haven't had time to go get any more. :ahhhhh: What filters do you recommend? I like Mobil 1...

 

[SWB X]

oem yota filters

 

[XRobber]

OEM or Purolator for me

 

[XDsm]

So does anyone know what this is for? I was thinking today that maybe it has to do with the alarm and someone trying to get in while the alarm is set??/

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It cuts the power flow from the battery when voltage goes below 11.7 volts. This keeps the battery from draining. It's not so good for use with alarms since it will cut the power to the alarm and I know my alarm in my other car freaks out when power is lost and restored.

 

[brokenvendetta]

That's a good point.

 

[Stevenredx]

It cuts the power flow from the battery when voltage goes below 11.7 volts. This keeps the battery from draining. It's not so good for use with alarms since it will cut the power to the alarm and I know my alarm in my other car freaks out when power is lost and restored.

Thanks man.. make me look like a fool :motz:

What you said makes sense though :top:

 

[XDsm]

Thanks man.. make me look like a fool :motz:

What you said makes sense though :top:

:biggrin:

I have seen products though that you plug in and hook up to the battery that keeps the battery topped off and doesn't cut the power such as this device does. That way your electronics that are on the hot power continue to have power IE alarms, radios, and clocks.

 

[brokenvendetta]

:biggrin:

I have seen products though that you plug in and hook up to the battery that keeps the battery topped off and doesn't cut the power such as this device does. That way your electronics that are on the hot power continue to have power IE alarms, radios, and clocks.

And what products would these be?

 

[XDsm]

And what products would these be?

Here is one.

http://herrington-catalog.stores.yahoo.net/m872.html