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How long is the LED supposed to stay lit after it is plugged into the cigarette lighter? I have had the charger hot for 48 hours and the dang LED is still on! Is my battery THAT low in charge?
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The LED will stay on for as long as the charger is working. It probably did go off within the 48 hours but you weren't there to notice it. I wouldn't worry about it.
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I had the same concern way back when I bought mine. So I charged my battery 100% with a Sears best microprocessor controlled charger that has a battery charge meter , then plugged my Charge - O - Mat in immediately and the LED was still on !I think that's normal, although don't the instructions state that the LED goes off when fully charged ?
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These cars draw power constantly (alarm, clocks etc), I think this keeps the charger on a little longer and more often than if you had the battery out on a bench. Just my hypothesis.
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I ahve one for each of my 993s, and YES, the LED eventually goes off. It would usually be days before I caught it with the LED off.
As to the reason, I think Ofer is one the right track.
BTW, it did keep the batteries juiced. Both cars started right up.
As to the reason, I think Ofer is one the right track.
BTW, it did keep the batteries juiced. Both cars started right up.