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Battery Location
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jephillips44
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I have a 15 and it is in the frunk behind a zipped in liner then behind the plastic compartment
SpyderAnn01
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Wow, you probably aren't going to make a bunch of friends here with a comment like that. On page 125 of the 2015 RT owners manual they give pretty clear instructions on how to access the battery. "Battery LocationThe battery is located in the front storagecompartment.To access the battery, open the frontstorage compartment. Open the access cover.Unzip the liner if applicable. Loosen the screws and open the batteryaccess pan" They even have pictures.
So to recap, open the front trunk, unzip the liner, loosen the screws and open the battery access panel. Here's a freebie, the screws are Torx 30. Good luck. Sorry I couldn't get the pictures to post here
Edit: I thought you had a 15 but I'm pretty sure the exact same info is in the 14 manual on or around the same page.
So to recap, open the front trunk, unzip the liner, loosen the screws and open the battery access panel. Here's a freebie, the screws are Torx 30. Good luck. Sorry I couldn't get the pictures to post here
Edit: I thought you had a 15 but I'm pretty sure the exact same info is in the 14 manual on or around the same page.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:welcome: and welcome to the madness.
Three possibilities:
:ani29:: Its under the seat
:ani29:: Its hidden at the back of the frunk behind the liner.
:ani29:: You got one of those prototype solar :spyder2:'s The give away is that rear air wing deflector--its really a solar panel. :roflblack:
More information to come on the solar :ani29: when the embargo is lifted on 3/31/16.
Three possibilities:
:ani29:: Its under the seat
:ani29:: Its hidden at the back of the frunk behind the liner.
:ani29:: You got one of those prototype solar :spyder2:'s The give away is that rear air wing deflector--its really a solar panel. :roflblack:
More information to come on the solar :ani29: when the embargo is lifted on 3/31/16.
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Shouldn't that be 'pre 2013's'?? My 2013 RT Ltd has the battery in the frunk behind the liner & screwed in panel. The 2012's & earlier had it under the seat. :thumbup:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I defer if you say so. What's a year or two among friends. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
GeorgiaBill
New member
As an owner of a 14 RTL, may I suggest that you buy a battery tender. If the battery tender comes with a separate battery connector with 1/4" clips, cut a small hole in the frunk zipper lining (large enough to slide the connector through), and connect the red and black clips to the matching battery terminal, leaving the connecting end of the tender connector exposed on the outside of the zippered lining. By doing this you now have the ability to easily connect the battery tender to the battery and charge your battery after each use. Enjoy your Spyder.
Bob Denman
New member
Ah; what the Hell... :welcome: 1330club :2thumbs:
You'll get the hang of it! :thumbup:
You'll get the hang of it! :thumbup:
unclegeezer
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I have a 2014 Limited and the battery is up front in the frunk behind the zippered compartment
OverHillAndDale
Member
Ribbing, jokes and sarcasm are a standard here, mixed with some pretty good advice. Only a couple of real :b2b: people on the forum.
billybovine
Active member
The battery on all 2013 to 2016 RS, ST and RT is located behind the front trunk. It accessible by access panel located in the lower rear of the front trunk.
Gman2201
New member
i heard that was the 2016 :ani29: Roadster BTL Edition ( Battery Tender Limited ) for charging on the go as you roll prototype :roflblack:
Sorry guys. I had read the manual but when I unzipped the liner in the frunk I was having problems knowing for sure what screws they were talking about. A couple of the comments came off as condescending and since I have the "short-fuse" disease, I typed first and thought later.
Bob Denman
New member
No apology is necessary... :shocked:
It's okay for families to squabble a little bit... :thumbup:
We all pull together when it counts! :2thumbs:
I actually thought that Gene's response:
"step one...read the manual cover to cover...
step two...try to prove its wrong...
Or...ask us, we will rib you but tell you anyway...
"
Was pretty accurate... AND funny! :clap:
It's okay for families to squabble a little bit... :thumbup:We all pull together when it counts! :2thumbs:
I actually thought that Gene's response:
"step one...read the manual cover to cover...
step two...try to prove its wrong...
Or...ask us, we will rib you but tell you anyway...
Was pretty accurate... AND funny! :clap:
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billybovine
Active member
Of course you're not expected to remember every detail of the owner's manual. But from my experience. If you just give an answer to the question. The OP often gets confused by a lot of answers from others that are wrong. If you give an answer and say it is in the owner's manual and then often the OP takes it as some sort of insult. I have been thinking that this is a no win and not to bother answering questions from newbies at all.
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