[Sendbeta]

DIY- stainless steel metric bolt, nut and washer.

 

[2984]

Are you aware what the owners manual says about the negative connection for jumping? Page 625 with photo of the proper connection.
“Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to
any other part.”

 

[Sendbeta]

Yes I am. The top plastic engine cover would have to be removed to gain access. This is just a quick connection, mainly for trickle charging or quick boosting in a pinch. I’ve had the air box and battery cover off. I’ve previously greased both the positive and negative connections as a preventative maintenance measure. It just so happens that the battery ground runs to the unibody frame among other locations including the block. As a licensed mechanic I’m confident that this will not harm my passport.

 

[Sendbeta]

Yes I’m am. The plastic engine cover would have to be removed to gain access. This is just a quick connection, mainly for trickle charging or quick boosting in a pinch. I’ve have had the the air box and battery cover off. I’ve previously greased both the positive and negative connections as a preventative maintenance measure. It just so happens that the battery ground runs to the unibody frame among other locations including the block. As a licensed mechanic I’m confident that this will not harm my passport.

PS. Honda installs many a plastic cover to discourage regular folk from messing with them. This includes the front hood cover that hides access to the rad cap. Kinda silly.

 

[Beachbum07]

For trickle charging, get a Battery Tender or something similar:

Battery Tender Charger w/Rings and Clips

Battery Tender Ring Terminal Accessory Cable

Battery Tender Wireless Battery Monitor

Battery Tender 25’ Extension Cable

The cable with the ring connectors is 2’ long. After installed, just connect the Battery Tender with the extension cord.

There may be a better idea, but just something I came up with pretty quick.

 

[Bayoubob]

I'm using that same threaded screw hole, Sendbeta. Also I have installed a BatteyrMINDer Flush mount EZ connector.

So now, I just pull up next to the trickle charger mounted on the garage wall and plug it in without raising the hood.

 

[Sendbeta]

I'm using that same threaded screw hole, Sendbeta. Also I have installed a BatteyrMINDer Flush mount EZ connector. View attachment 5489 View attachment 5492 View attachment 5491


So now, I just pull up next to the trickle charger mounted on the garage wall and plug it in without raising the hood.

Looks great, and easy access.

 

[Beachbum07]

DIY- stainless steel metric bolt, nut and washer.

Do you remember what size bolt, length and thread pitch?

 

[P0nzy]

I'm using that same threaded screw hole, Sendbeta. Also I have installed a BatteyrMINDer Flush mount EZ connector. View attachment 5489 View attachment 5492 View attachment 5491


So now, I just pull up next to the trickle charger mounted on the garage wall and plug it in without raising the hood.

hi, do you mind to take a pic of how you did the wiring and howdid you “tucked” in those wires? Is the ezconnect fits perfectly on the “opening vent “ off the base windshield?

thanks in advance

 

[14v6]

From the Ridgeline forum

 

[Bayoubob]

hi, do you mind to take a pic of how you did the wiring and howdid you “tucked” in those wires? Is the ezconnect fits perfectly on the “opening vent “ off the base windshield?

thanks in advance

green = + pos hookup on battery and wire ty wrapped off; yellow = - neg hookup to car body/frame, a threaded hole; blue = trickle charger socket. I drilled a small hole thru the plastic housing to feed the wires from the socket. Wire crimps are need to lengthen the runs to the battery and ground.
pic #2 showes the set up. You don't have to raised the hood to plug in the trickle/charger.

I use pink flagging to remind me to unplug it when leaving out!

 

[carpayments4life]

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[Bayoubob]

Those colors are the circles on the photo to identify what I'm talking about. Not wire colors.

 

[P0nzy]

green = + pos hookup on battery and wire ty wrapped off; yellow = - neg hookup to car body/frame, a threaded hole; blue = trickle charger socket. I drilled a small hole thru the plastic housing to feed the wires from the socket. Wire crimps are need to lengthen the runs to the battery and ground.
pic #2 showes the set up. You don't have to raised the hood to plug in the trickle/charger. View attachment 7575 View attachment 7576 I use pink flagging to remind me to unplug it when leaving out!

thank you Bayoubob, your set up is really good, I might do that in the future. I was in Costco and bought the battery tender (4.5amp) for $36.99 amd I thought it was a good price. and tried if it will worked on the bolts off the mounting bracket of the air filter box. And it seems it’s working fine. Made a video just for this🤦🏼‍♂️.

but I like your set up. I was hoping I could get away without making a hole on the plastic you mentioned and I even removed the plastic cover (where you can have access to the mounting bolts for the front suspension) to look if there’s a “hole”. And I didn’t find any at least on the drivers side.

 

[jppelec]

Before you use any battery or trickle charger you had better make sure it’s compatible with the AGM battery in the Passport. Not all battery chargers and trickle chargers are compatible and can ruin the battery.

 

[jppelec]

From the Ridgeline forum

Finally added this bolt today after I finished replacing the air filter with a AEM filter. The bolt provides a good ground. I verified it with my meter. Great tip. Thanks

 

[DudeCS]

An option for a robust electrical ground connection using "XS Power 586" tall brass post adapters with M6 screw. The adapter is for Odessey branded batteries. The M6 screw is perfect for the threaded hole on the left side engine bay. I added a star-washer (not included) between the bottom of the brass post and body panel, before tightened down with a 5mm Allen wrench or bit.

 

[Gatorgibson]

Finally added this bolt today after I finished replacing the air filter with a AEM filter. The bolt provides a good ground. I verified it with my meter. Great tip. Thanks

I did this today, thanks for sharing! One of the easiest hacks I think I have ever done!