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that is my guess - given the position....but the truck had not been run, started or turned on in several hours.
I had opened the door to toss something in, shut the door and locked it.
its no wonder folks are experiencing dead batteries after a few days sitting!
its a quick disconnect (by PowerLet) that provides a connection to a battery maintainer.....
my vehicles dont get driven everyday - so I keep them "plugged in" to maintain their batteries.
I have the same connection on the FRONT - to maintain the battery while flat towing the truck.
Pretty slick, I gotta ask. I can see myself forgetting that and driving off, will it pop out with out killing it?
yes, thats the whole point of using these connections...you could also use an SAE style plug...and hide it under the bumper....but that doesnt have the same OEM / finished results.
with the SAE connections you have to be conscious of the wiring and exposure of the positive terminal (use a cap & fuse it close to the battery).
I also use these connectors on motorcycles, for accessories and charging connections.
I back my truck into the driveway....so the primary outlet is on the back...you could hide it on the front (near or behind the grill, or in the lower valance or even in the bumper - like a proximity sensor).
Heres the less glamorous SAE connector.
I always had to use a battery tender, then I just simply changed the default battery charge state with Forscan and haven’t needed a tender since. My truck will sit for days and days on end without going into deep sleep now. In fact I don’t think it’s done it once since, but I don’t think its sat still for any longer than 8 or 9 days since I changed it.
That is odd that the IR sensors are still working that long after the truck is off.
What is it <IR Blinking LIGHT>
SAE connector.
