Thread: Any tips on how to keep the Gryphon operating correctly
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Old Wed, July 20th, 2011, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SDRANGER619 View Post
Hey all,

Just got my Gryphon operating again, and intend on keeping it like that. Supposedly the cable is very delicate and will go bad.

Is there any tips on how to keep this device up and running and not have the issues I've experienced in the past?
I think you have the Gryphon for pre-04 model trucks? If so, the cable seems very easily damaged by voltage surges, either high voltages or low voltages. So, about the best advice is to keep a healthy battery in your truck and if you have to disconnect it, disconnect the Gryphon first. Likewise, if you need to have your truck "jumped" or if you jump someone else's vehicle, disconnect the Gryphon before you connect any cables. Don't reconnect the Gryphon until the battery is back in a normal state and you have the ignition on.

Beyond that, I don't have any advice.

And, I see Bill beat me to it with a much more detailed explanation. Good on ya, Bill!

- Jack
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