Prolong lightbulb discharger issue - just got it in the mail....

Hello,

I have the prolong charger and it is fantastic. I ordered the lightbulb discharger and received it in the mail today. I plugged it into the car, inserted two light bulbs and nothing. No lights.

Also, the voltmeter does not read any voltage.

I am assuming it is user error. I also powered up the ignition and that did not turn on the bulbs. I took the bulbs out and they worked in a lamp. One is 100 watts and the other 60 watts.

The receptacle has two electrodes, where the receptacle for the charger has four. Would this have anything to do with it?

I was thinking that I can try a continuity test to see if the electrodes are connected to the bulb receptacles.

OK, thank you in advance.

Kevin C.

 

Upon performing a continuity test, I am going to assume that the two posts were placed in the incorrect spot, since there are four posts, it is possible that the two posts are in the wrong place?

so hoping to perform the discharge process this weekend, not happing now, that is life.

 

OK

OK thank you for the information Ed.

I am going to call the 1 800 number, which was recommended by Jeff.

 

OK, I will be sure to have the same wattage of bulbs, thank you

 

Well I checked the harness, it matches the same style and teeth or grooves that the prolong charger has. I also confirmed that the voltage coming from the battery, via the prolong harness attached to the battery, is on the posts that the battery's harness are not touching. They are separated by 90 degrees, if that is correct terminology. I am going to call the 1 800 number to be certain, I do not want to die or destroy the car.

As for the prolong charger, that item is precious and awesome.

 

Ed, I am assuming that the extra harness for the discharger unit had to be applied to the other set of electrodes? It seems that the electrodes that the charger's harness is connected to supplies a voltage to be read, but does not supply amperage or whatever is required to light up bulbs or supply any current.

that is my assumption, however, I have no idea what I am talking about as I am not an electrician by any means whatsoever.

I wonder if the new contraption they created will allow for the use of the chargers harness, if that is so, then I will just pay the $200 for the fancy discharging unit and go that route.

 

Got it, thank you.

 

Ed, I was calling the posts electrodes. my error, but I am safe.

I spoke with the manufacturer of the harness and discharger and have corrected the issue, ready to recondition battery.

 

OK, so I spoke with the manufacturer and there was three options. 1. purchase the discharge/charge harness, 2. purchase an inline harness from them, or 3. purchase one from the manufacturer.

so if you choose option 2 or 3, this is what needs to be done. However, one must call the manufacturer and when prompted, press '2' on your phone pad to reach customer service. They will guide you through the so I strongly suggest to not perform any work off of what I am supplying here. I am not an electrical engineer, I am simply a bricklayer. I do not want to give any misguided information and lead anyone to get hurt or destroy their car and/or equipment.

with that being said, if you skipped above - please read.
So, if you choose to purchase your own, in-line safety fuse, you need the following.
-in-line safety fuse
-2 wire crimps or ability to solder
-3 amp fuse to fit the purchased in-line safety fuse
-wire cutting and crimping tool

next:
-you need expose the battery- but not remove it.
-remove the orange battery switch - again I am bricklayer, so I probably have the name way off, my appologies.
-remove the two plates on the left. these allow the ability to access the battery terminals
-disconnect the RED wire.
-There is a diode an inch or so from the terminal of the red wire on your harness for the charger
-cut this out, and crimp or solder the, in-line safety fuse, insert the 3 amp fuse and you are now all set.
-check to see if your discharger activates. If not, call back the customer service center and they will walk you through the steps.
Again, please make sure to call the manufacturer and speak with their customer service representative, for your own safety do not attempt to follow my instructions as I may have accidentally left something out.

 

Oh, yes it is from prolong. Sorry about the confusion there WilDavis.