Dead Battery

[Linda8802]

I have a 2012 RT. It has a dead battery. Can I jump start with my car? I do not have a charger or battery tender. Just wanting to know soon. Thanks.

 

[NancysToy]

Yes, that is what the jumpstart terminals under the seat are for.

 

[Chupaca]

For sure..!!

you have the posts under the seat like Scotty said. Once started run it to a auto/bike store and have it charged and checked. You could also run/ride it for a good while and see if you can charge it up that way..good luck...:thumbup:

 

[jerpinoy]

Positive (+)red to negative(-) to the ground frame.

 

[edmarino]

If you jump start it , make sure you are near a power source before you shut it off, encase you have a truly dead battery.

 

[jpschulte]

under the seat?

I have similar issue. I should be looking under the seat for a positve (+) connection somewhere. Any chance a picture of this could be added here?

 

[edmarino]

To JPschulte
It depends on what model and year your ride is. On the 2013 RT LTD the battery is in the Frunk. So you will not find any + lead under the seat.

 

[jpschulte]

hmmm.

To JPschulte
It depends on what model and year your ride is. On the 2013 RT LTD the battery is in the Frunk. So you will not find any + lead under the seat.

I have a 2013 RT-S. Looks like I will need to try and figure out how to safely remove the tupperware in the Frunk to get to the battery. I'm not good with Plastic pieces.

I know I could go out and buy a battery tender and run it in to the adapter in the trunk. Maybe if the tupperware scares me away I will go buy one.

Thanks!

 

[jpschulte]

It wasn't that bad!

removing the service cover wasn't that hard at all. I thought it was going to be, but a simple screwdriver to remove the one little plastic tab was all it took.
It's hooked up to my battery charger now.
Thanks!

 

[NancysToy]

JP, for future reference, these things are explained in your owner's manual. That's in the trunk, too.