Does any know Marty's email address so I can find out if he has an RF filter available to purchase. I am currently working my wat through the battery drain fixes to see if I can extend the time before the battery is unable to turn the engine over. At the moment to weeks is the best I achieve.
Datatek
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Unless you start out with a really big battery (MF31-1000) in new condition fully charged, you are not likely to see much more than 2 weeks which is why I have solar chargers for when mine are not in use.
The double FOB mod is another alternative and cheaper than the RF filter. I think Marty is in New Zealand at the moment.
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Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
Unfortunately @marty_uk has been in NZ most of the time since the pandemic. I think someone in the UK has been looking after his shop and trying their best to fill orders but I suspect he has run out of filter units by now.
I disagree with unplugging. If the signal is weak it helps but a strong signal will still burn your locks out, drain the battery and immobilise the car. Been there ...
P38 Monkey
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The shop is showing zero stock of anything, and looks to be defunct. Pity - I got a fob code filter (not rf - it works between the receiver and the BECM so is frequency-agnostic) and it certainly solved the battery drain issue.. Maybe some scrappy will have one?
If you are going to ignore your P38 for weeks on end, shoe-horn in one of those Korean truck batteries that people seem to like…
No shoe-horning required
It fits straight in... Oh and the newer more efficient alternator regulator that charges at 14.4v. At 0.8v volts more than the original regulator as it is more accustomed to the later battery tech and materials used inside them.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
14.8 volts is better like the Mobiletron that folds back to 13.8 volts when the battery is charged.No shoe-horning required
It fits straight in... Oh and the newer more efficient alternator regulator that charges at 14.4v. At 0.8v volts more than the original regulator as it is more accustomed to the later battery tech and materials used inside them.
That's the jobby
