is it safe to use a maintenance charger (1 amp) under the closed hood

Asked by cohoskip Nov 17, 2017 at 01:44 PM about the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Yes, but make sure it is a maintenance type charger.

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My 69 has the battery behind the driver's seat, and when I use a trickle charger, I keep the window down. It's garaged anyway.

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