Re: {Chrysler 300} Battery Switch and Mystery Switch
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Re: {Chrysler 300} Battery Switch and Mystery Switch



on battery switches , perhaps better to fix any drains , or possibly longer term remove clock  fuse or put switch under dash for clock . Or to pull the cable is not that hard if many months .  
There should be no discharge of battery ,car resting  but it is true that rodent damage on a live harness may cause a problem if it causes a short but that seems kind of remote , involving live wire , dumb rodent ( oxymoron)  and ground that touches the skinned wire just right . rodent will feel 12v in mouth and go elsewhere . .I can’t stand mice , have destroyed wiring in several cars , including 10 k $ repair  harness on V12 mercedes . 

After years of that the only thing that works is lots of old style traps and peanut butter refreshed every few months 

A fusible link ( sold for Fords) ) at main power takeoff at starter relay protects car even while driving if a short , works parked too . Where to spend the few $ , and have  to look to find it 
Why not switch ?
If , by some mentally not too swift event , someone opens switch or did not close it well, and battery is disconnected while running , volts can go way high and blow up your radio , bulbs , dash power supply , any aftermarket ignition , gauges etc . 
As far as which pole it does not matter electrically  but poles are different diameter use the one that fits right . 

Not advocating any thing , do as you want . I don’t use them . Someone may misoperate it,= disaster . 
 .  Plus look is just distracting … YMMV 
john g 

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On Jul 20, 2023, at 8:44 AM, Dyke Ridgley <ridgleyracing65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


I have used the "green" knob switches for over 40 years. Never a problem. Remember to always "switch" the "ground " side of the battery regardless of what polarity the car uses.

Dyke Ridgley
Ridgley Racing
5500 Walmsley Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
 
217-865-2300 p
217-865-2309 f
 
 


On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 10:07 PM D.C. Mason <petergriffinforpresident@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Zach,

I haven’t tried the ones Marshall recommended but these are also an option, have had good results so far with this type, they sell them at Napa. 

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On Jul 19, 2023, at 11:08 AM, Marshall Larson <granitledge@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


These are the disconnects that I use on my cars. IMHO they look much better than any other style.


On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 9:22 AM 'John Lazenby' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Zach,

It sounds like the one toggle switch is for your power antenna and the second one has been added for something else.  Possibly and electric fuel pump.  Regarding a battery master cut off switch I use a unit offered by Wurth.  Here is a link for that:  Battery Disconnect Top Post Knife Blade Master Switch for Car RV Truck Vehicle | eBay

John Lazenby

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 05:05:00 AM PDT, Zach Hietsch <zhietsch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:


Hello,

Does anyone know of a good battery switch. I would like to stop taking off the terminals when the car is in the garage. I found a few but I am unsure if they are any good.

Also I have a 300B and there are two switches in the dash that I am not 100% sure what they do. They are located to the left of the knob used to reset the trip odometer. The one I am pretty sure one is for the antenna(currently it’s not working so I can’t check) but the one further away only toggles left and back to center. Any insight as to what it does.

Thanks
Zach Hietsch

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