Battery – Disconnect Switch

One of the most common issues we hear about at the club is flat batteries even after a week. The Figaro seems to have issues in this area which we suspect in many instances is down to what they refer to as ‘leakage’. When the battery is left connected to the car and not driven there is still an electrical drain happening. This can be down to items such as the Clarion radio, clock and other parts of the car. There are many reasons for the drain and some can be very hard to rectify.

One of the options is to simply disconnect the battery terminals, however, doing so can wear out the terminals and connectors and can also be fiddly and messy to keep doing. A better solution is to install what is known as a Battery Disconnect Isolator Switch

The switch mounts directly to the negative battery posts. To disconnect the switch turn the wheel a 1/4 turn anti-clockwise. To re-connect turn the wheel clockwise until the wheel is tight. For added security, the wheel can be completely removed.

The specifications are 6-24V at 500A which should be more than the cold starting rating (CCA) value of most batteries.

HOW TO ORDER – MEASURE YOUR BATTERY STUD
The first thing you need to do is measure the negative diameter of the battery stud as these can come in two sizes

These can be 13mm but sometimes 17mm.

17mm Diameter – £5.99 Buy From EBay – Click here
11-13mm Diameter – £11.99 Buy From The Figaro Shop – Click here

WARNING – DO NOT FIT IF YOU HAVE AN ALARM SYSTEM
We do not recommend fitting the battery disconnect isolator switch as this could invalidate your insurance!

HOW TO FOR THE CONNECTOR