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Old 12-04-2014, 10:59 AM
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Default 997.2 Battery Tender Plug-In Point

I just picked up my 2010 C4S with 13,000 miles on it and am putting it away for the winter. My question is whether I can use the cigarette lighter socket to plug in my battery tender? On my 996, I've used the cig. socket when I put it away and it's worked fine. But the 2010 is new to me and I want to get it right the first time. Can I use the cig. socket without a problem?
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I use the cig lighter to plug mine in if you have the adaptor. Some don't come with it and I had to purchase separately.
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You could also direct wire one of their pigtails to the battery and have a permanent quick-connect whenever you need it. I did this with my '67 Mustang and my lawn tractor. Whenever I want to plug the Battery Tender in, the harness is right there, ready for me.
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I use the cig lighter without a problem.
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I use the Cig Lighter. I used to used to connect to the battery directly but that was a pain. Then I used to use the foot-well location and that was also a pain because I had to reach down to the floor. The cig lighter works just fine.

I don't store my car but I can go for several weeks without driving it.
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Cigarette lighter. Close the door. Done.

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Thanks guys, cigarette lighter socket it is!
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I bolted on pigtails and run it out by the windshield wipers.

Easy enough to get to and can close the "frunk" with no issues.
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Originally Posted by r_32
I use the cig lighter to plug mine in if you have the adaptor. Some don't come with it and I had to purchase separately.
Same here, do yourself a favor and buy the cigarette lighter adapter.



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