Q: Is this safe for use on classic cars (50's) which run on orginal 6v system?
A: No. The SelfCharge Auto Jumper is designed to recharge 12-volt batteries.
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Q: I want to know if there is any reason where THIS WOULDN'T work and a jump-starter (the larger ones with the traditional cables and on/off switch) WOULD, for example a larger vehicle needing a larger C
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper is designed to recharge 12-volt batteries with a low voltage between 10.4 and 10.5 Volts. So, if your car battery requires more than 10.4-10.5 Volts, then the SelfCharge would not be suitable for your vehicle system and you would need to use traditional jumper cables.
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Q: I have a car that "switches off" it's power ports and cigarette lighter if the engine is off. Is there a way to still use this?
A: If your car turns off your power ports and cigarette lighter when the car is off, there is not a way for the SelfCharge Auto Jumper to bypass that, so it would not work in your car. If your car functions like this, we recommend that you purchase a Power Dome EX, which can also jumpstart a dead battery.
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Q: Could it not jump start the battery straight away, then gain the additional charge from the running of the engine ?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper does come with a charge, but we recommend fully charging the unit for about 60 minutes for the first charge. The unit will gain charge while the engine is running.
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Q: Hi there, I was wondering how this will work if you have a cell phone and you normally have this plugged into the plug in. And how long does this have to be in the lighter to get a charge.
A: The Self Charge Auto Jumper has a 12V DC input, which allows you to charge both your cell phone and the jumper at the same time. It takes about 30-60 minutes to charge.
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Q: What is the amp load of the starter unit? Is there a way to know when the unit needs to be re-charged? I have a trans Am with the High Torque starter. Will this unit work on that? Thanks. DP
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper uses 5 amps. The unit should be charged 12-24 hours when you first receive it. It should be re-charged after it has been used or after 6 months of non-use. There is not an indicator on the unit that tells you when to re-charge. According to the manufacturer, the torque should not affect the SelfCharge Auto Jumper, as torque has more to do with mechanics than with the electrical system. The SelfCharge Auto Jumper will work with small and medium size car batteries.
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Q: You note that this won't work on a car that switches off its power ports when the car's off. Will this work if those power ports are switched on when the key is turned to the Accessory position?
A: According to the manufacturer, the SelfCharge Auto Jumper will work if the power ports are on when the key is in the accessory position.
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Q: What are the dimensions on this auto jumper?
A: The body of the SelfCharge is about 8.5" long, 2" wide, and 2" tall.
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Q: When jump starting through cigarette lighter can damage the car computer? Is it possible to use the jump starter as apower supply for a Garmin GPS bypassing the Cig lighter?
A: As long as the SelfCharge Auto Jumper is used as instructed in the manual, it should not damage any part of your vehicle. Regarding use with a Garmin GPS: The SelfCharge's 12V DC power socket mimics the 12V socket (cigarette lighter) of a vehicle. Any accessory you would normally plug into your vehicle’s 12V socket (cell phone, camcorder, GPS, radio, etc.) can be also powered from the SelfCharge’s 12V socket, using the built-in battery as the power source.
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Q: I have a spare lighter socket in my boot. Can I leave the charger plugged in to keep it charged? I'm guessing it charges when switched off and discharges when switched on.
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper should not be left plugged in all of the time. Leaving it permanently plugged in may cause internal damage to the battery.
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Q: Does this company that makes this offer a money back guarantee?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper has a one year manufacturer's warranty that covers manufacturing defects. Damages that result from misuse, accidents, or improper installation are not covered under the warranty.
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Q: Please explain how the auto jumper works, and how it charges from inside the car through the cigarette lighter socket. Also, is there any warnings about the use of your product?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper has a 5 Amp (14.5 volts), sealed-alkaline battery with the power you need to restart your car. Once the car battery has been jumped and fully charged, the SelfCharge Auto Jumper will begin to recharge itself automatically as you drive. There are no usage warnings for this product.
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Q: After initially charging the SelfCharge Jumper, how long does it keep its charge? Would it be still fully charged in 6 mo? 1yr? 2yr?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper will hold its charge for 3 to 6 months. The charge will gradually decrease over time, but every few months you can plug it in to recharge so that it is always ready should you need it.
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Q: will this jump a totally dead battery?
A: Unfortunately, no, it cannot breathe new life into a car battery that is completely discharged.
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Q: will this work on trucks?
A: Yes, this jumper will work on trucks.
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Q: How much does it weigh? Regards
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper weighs about 2 pounds.
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Q: If you have a "dead" battery how are you supposed to charge the "charger" to jump your car, without a "good" samaritan?
A: When you first receive the SelfCharge Auto Jumper, charge its battery in your home. Then, transfer it to your car and keep it there in the event your car battery dies. If you were to use the SelfCharge Auto Jumper to recharge a cell phone, for instance, you could recharge your SelfCharge Auto Jumper using the cigarette lighter socket in your car while your car is running. It's a very versatile product.
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Q: will this product do harm to my car in any way?
A: No, if the item is used properly, as described in the manual, it will not damage your vehicle.
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Q: Most cars it won't save the memory without the key being in and turned to make connection.You can't change the battery with the key in and turned without making a fireworks show.
A: The manufacturer has confirmed that it is safe to use the SelfCharge Auto Jumper while your key is in the accessory position.
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Q: HELLO, HOW LONG IN DAYS---WILL SELF CHARGER HOLD A CHARGE AFTER BEING CHARGED IN THE HOME, AND STORED IN CAR TRUNK?
A: A fully-charged SelfCharge Auto Jumper will hold its charge for 3 to 6 months, or 90-180 days. To be on the safe side, you can recharge it every 3 months to ensure that it will always be ready when you need it.
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Q: Will the self charge work for a boat battery?
A: We would need to know the specifications of the boat battery in order to answer your question accurately.
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Q: I have a motorcycle with a 12v adaptor in the fairing. Will this work on my bike?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper will charge your motorcycle as long as it has a 12v battery.
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Q: do you ship to UK and is it okay to use on our regular cars?
A: Electrically, yes. Physically, possibly. The outlet's center conductor has to be positive and 12 volts. There are 2 kinds of outlet diameters used in Europe. The United States standard is a little bit narrower than the European standard. If the plug allows you to change the diameter, then the SelfCharge Auto Jumper will fit fine. Yes, Vat19 ships to the UK.
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Q: when the battery charger is fully charged, how many times can i use it before needing to recharge it again? what happens after i recharge it 500 times, do i need to buy another one?
A: The manufacturer recommends recharging the unit after each time you use it to jump start your vehicle. With proper care and maintenance, you may get more than 500 charges out of the SelfCharge Auto Jumper, but we still think 500 charges is quite an impressive number!
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Q: Would it prevent the car battery from draining out by plugging in a fully charged SelfCharge Auto Jumper in the cigarette lighter while watching movie through in-dash DVD system with car not running?
A: The manufacturer tells us that no, the SelfCharge would not prevent your car battery from draining in that situation.
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Q: I would like to know if this product is good to use on just cars or would it work on big trucks with bigger engines? Also, what if the temperature is really cold outside. Will the charger hold?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper was made specifically for cars and SUVs. It is not meant to be used for larger trucks. Cold temperatures will not have an effect on the charger.
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Q: Will this work on Hybrid technology cars?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper will also work with hybrid cars as long as it is plugged into a cigarette lighter with at least 12 volts.
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Q: What's the maximum amount of time it takes to charge the unit plugged into the cigarette lighter adapter?
A: It would take 30-60 minutes to charge the SelfCharge Auto Jumper through a cigarette lighter. This should only be attempted while the car is actually on, as you don't want to drain the battery unnecessarily.
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Q: If my car won't start, then do I turn my key to the "ON" position and plug the Auto jumper?
A: You only need to turn your ignition to the "accessory" position if your car turns off your DC port when the ignition is in the "off" position. Some cars maintain accessory power even when the ignition is off. But if yours does not, you will need to put the ignition to the "accessory" position in order to use the SelfCharge.
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Q: How much energy does it store? (i.e. 8000mAH @ 12VDC)
A: The battery size of the SelfCharge Auto Jumper is 1500mAh, and the voltage output is 13.2V DC. The battery type is Sub C Ni-Cad.
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Q: alternater stopped working and battery died.could i use this to power my 4 way flashers and lights when i am hooked upto a toe truck
A: Yes, if the battery will accept a jump then lights and flashers powered by the battery will work. If the battery is completely dead and cannot be jumped, then these lights will not work.
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Q: Can this unit charge a Volkswagen station wagon or is this only for small cars?
A: The SelfCharge Auto Jumper is designed to work with both cars, SUVS, and station wagons.
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Q: In your Questions about having to have the key in below,one time you say it will work and then the very next one you say it won't ?????????
A: We apologize for the confusion. The initial question was whether the SelfCharge would work if the power ports and cigarette lighter were switched off. The answer to that is "no". However, if you are able to turn the power ports and cigarette lighter on with your key in the accessory position, the SelfCharge should work just fine.
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Q: Q: My Nissan TIIDA allows the cigarette lighter to operate in the first position of the key, which then turns on the radio standby etc. That will put an extra load?
A: The SelfCharge will still be able to function in this scenario. Please note that the SelfCharge is most effective when the car battery is only weak. If the battery is completely dead, you'll need to use a heavy duty jump starter.
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Q: Hi there, I was wondering once you have this charged up, will the cold draw the charges out, like it does with regualr batteries( flashlight) batteries.
A: Cold weather should not decrease the charge, but we would recommend giving it a charge every 2-3 months just to be safe.
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Q: Hello, did you say it takes 30 to 60 minutes for the battery to charge? Thank you Merci ! lauryv@3web.net
A: It takes 30 to 60 minutes to initially charge the battery in the SelfCharge Auto Jumper. When it is fully charged, it should only take approximately 10 minutes for it to jump your car's battery.
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Q: Jump-starting a "weak" battery is all well and good. But will your product still work when the car's battery has gone completely, stone-cold dead?
A: While the manufacturer states that the SelfCharge Auto Jumper can charge a dead battery, we suspect that there's a "degree of deadness" at which this charger will no longer be able to restart your car (where regular jumper cables may still be able to do the trick). The beauty of the SelfCharge Auto Jumper lies in the fact that it will work in most situations, it doesn't require outside assistance, and it can also charge your cell phone and other small devices.
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Q: In question 3 you said "30-60 minutes to charge the device". Then later question you state that the time to have the device recharge the car's bat is 30-60 min. But ad says 10 minutes to charge car.
A: There seems to have been some confusion about which battery was in question. We have changed that answer to be more clear. To confirm, it takes 30-60 minutes to charge the actual battery in the SelfCharge Auto Jumper and only 10 minutes to charge your car battery using the SelfCharge.
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Q: Does this really work is my question...I thought the cigarate lighter drained the battery not the other way of around.
A: Yes, it really works. Your cigarette lighter can do both.
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Q: how do I know if a car "switches off" it's power ports and cigarette lighter if the engine is off?
A: This information is likely available in your car owner's manual. If not, you can try plugging a cell phone charger into the cigarette port in your car. If the charger remains on after you turn off your engine, you'll know that it still has power.
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Q: If it is to cold for my car to start, will this jump my car like a normal set of jumper cables from another car does?
A: Yes. The cool thing is that you won't need another car or a set of jumper cables!
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Q: do it really work?
A: Yes. The SelfCharge Auto Jumper is basically a large rechargeable battery. As long as it has a charge, plugging it into your cigarette lighter will transfer that charge to your car's battery.
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Q: is this only for US Cars or will it work in cars in Europe? Thanks!
A: As long as your car has a 12 volt outlet, the SelfCharge Auto Jumper will work no matter where the car was made.
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Q: if its cold outside and i need a "jump" not just a battery charge, will this product work for that as well?
A: Yes, that is what the SelfCharge Auto Jumper was made for!
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Q: when the SelfCharge Auto Jumper is fully charged, how long will the full charged be maintained for?
A: You can expect the charge to last for three months.
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Q: Will this product maintain a charge in severe heat? I live in the california desert and my car does get very hot inside
A: The manufacturer tells us that the optimal operating temperature is below 110°F (40°C).
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Q: How much energy, measured in joules, is stored in this product (Self Charge Auto Jumper)
A: The manufacturer doesn't know the energy stored in joules, but we do know that it generates a total of 19.8 watts of power and its voltage output is 13.2V DC.
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Q: how often can you use this product/how many times can you charge/recharge your battery?
A: According to the manufacturer, the SelfCharge Auto Jumper can be used up to 200 times.
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Q: After it is fully charged how many weeks or months can elapse for the battery to be useable to charge a car battery
A: The charge will deplete over time, which is why it is suggested to top-off / re-charge the SelfCharge Auto Jumper every several months.
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