Review on Jtron Emergency Alligator Cigarette Extension by Tim Clark

I bought this on purpose knowing my daughter's 2006 Honda CR-V was going to need a new battery soon. With this in mind, I was hoping to keep the radio tuning presets and also keep the car on 12v power to avoid having to retrieve the 5 digit code required by the radio in order for the radio to work working again after changing the battery. Item worked as advertised; the red light stayed on, the transmitter presets were retained. However, the radio still required a 5 digit code to be entered on the preset buttons before the radio would work. This is a security measure in case the radio is stolen so that it cannot be used after it is switched off. As we bought a used car I was concerned there would be a problem getting a 5 digit code from the dealer. Not much: went through a hand dance with buttons and buttons pressed, got an 8 digit code from the radio, told his husband at the dealership on the phone while he was telling me about the process and he gave me a 5 digit code. Some security. This feature may only be available on Honda/Acuras. I'm still glad I got this item, but I would use it differently. With all that experience in the rearview mirror, I wouldn't put alligator clips on a spare battery and an ODB-II connector on my daughter's car. I would put the ODB-II connector in another car in the garage. I then attached the negative alligator clip to a good ground on my daughter's car. She then attached a positive alligator clip to her car's positive battery cable, which was wrapped in plastic to prevent short circuits, then disconnected the positive battery cable from her battery and replaced the battery. I like that the cord is long enough to go from one car to another.