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I am posting my query here since I have been unable to get a clear and definitive response from my support department. Acquired a 24 cx 90 on June 23rd. I drove the automobile from June until the first week of September, after which it remained unused for three weeks while I went on vacation. Upon returning, the vehicle immediately started without any issues. However, a warning message indicating the need to drive the car in order to charge the battery was shown, accompanied by annoying chimes. From September 23rd to April 24th, despite driving routinely, the issue persisted without improvement. Subjected to several trickle charges. I repeatedly disconnected the battery in order to reset the code. Visited the auto repair shop on three separate occasions. The dealer consistently confirmed that the battery was in good condition on each occasion. You just need to increase the amount of time you spend driving.I persisted in pursuing the matter, and in April, they agreed to replace the battery, even if Mazda was not funding the cost of repair. There have been no issues whatsoever with the replacement battery for a period of 2.5 months. Is the automobile going to remain stationary for a duration of 4 weeks? Should I disconnect the ground and leave it in that state? You have two options: disconnect and trickle charge, or keep connected and trickle charge. I often use a state-of-the-art CTEK Ccharger, specifically designed for high-tech applications, to charge my Vette. It does not over charge and restores batteries. The service technician disapproved of utilising a charger but failed to provide a compelling justification. Although this is a forum, I have a suspicion that there are individuals with expertise present. I am inclined to unplug the ground connection leading to the fender well and gradually reduce its flow. By using the CTEK, it is possible to attach it to a battery without having to unhook it from the automobile, thereby isolating the battery.

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I would use the CTEK charger on the Mazda vehicle. I too own a Corvette equipped with a CTEK system. The CTEK charger on my C8 vehicle connects to the power outlet, also known as the cigarette lighter jack. I am unsure whether this charger would be compatible with the Mazda. It may be necessary to get an adaptor. It is not advisable to disconnect the ground, since doing so would result in the loss of all your settings. I would just connect the CTEK charger to the battery. For what it's worth, I have just returned home after a three-week journey. After being idle for a period of 3 weeks, my Mazda displayed a warning indicating the need to drive in order to recharge the battery upon my arrival home. I operated the vehicle for a few hours, doing various tasks and also spending some time on the highway. It has been a week since I returned home and I have not had the mistake again. I suspect that your previous battery was faulty, despite the dealer's inability to identify the issue.

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Has anybody excluded the possibility of use the cigarette socket for charging? I am uncertain regarding the status of the one located in the front console, but I have come across information indicating that the one situated in the cargo area is continuously operational.

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Did you use the cigarette plug or alligator clips? If you are aware, alligators have easy access. The negative connection in the rear right is somewhat less problematic, but establishing a connection between the negative line and the fender well metal ground is straightforward. Did you connect the negative terminal there?

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Appears good. For my intended application, I will use the alligators to facilitate access at the port and secure them firmly to the ground. It is possible to arrange the wire in a way that allows the hood to shut. Desire to cease the vehicle's ongoing monitoring of the open hood.

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Thank you, I will probably use the CTEK charger, same as I do with my Corvette. By the way, you may detach the ground connection leading to the fender well without any loss of settings. I have accomplished it on several occasions. Indeed, it is a standard procedure for Mazda to eliminate the battery warning code. Indeed, I have reason to believe that my battery was defective from the start. Similar incidents have been documented and reported by others in this source. Although the connector profile and dimensions are the same, my new battery does not resemble the old.

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