Just graduated to a 981 from 987.1
07-16-2021, 03:53 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by TEF
Another question, albeit a little premature, can the 981 be charged through its lighter port with a trickle charger (when key is removed)? I did this on my 987.1 when put into winter storage.
07-16-2021, 03:54 PM
#32
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by ICNU
Just to clarify on the tuner because this is a little hidden mystery to many.....it will stay off if its turned completely off which requires a press and hold of the volume button. I do this all of the time as I pull into my garage so the radio is not on with the next startup. It will come back on with every restart if a short press is done because that is only a mute function and not really off. And yes, the memory function also allows the setting of either or both side mirrors driving position, or to dip down to see the curb when reversing if wanted
07-17-2021, 09:22 AM
#33
Jim
07-17-2021, 10:52 AM
#34
The lighter ports on my 2014CS do not time out with the doors unlocked as some cars do. You might give yours a try as this has been discussed on previous threads and for some reason, maybe options or production date, some do not time out and stay active when not locked. Mine has a 1/14 build date with premium plus option with PCM3.1 and Bose.
Jim
Jim
Last edited by ICNU; 07-17-2021 at 10:53 AM.
07-17-2021, 11:59 AM
#35
Same for my 14CS built May 2013 with premium plus and PCM3.1/Bose. Outlets stay live at all times and doors are never locked since day one. This randomness of why some behave this way and others dont with the same car has been discussed for years with no definitive reason it seems as to what models/software versions time out vs the others that dont. Bottom line is there is no single consensus on whether the ports will stay live or time out so blanket statements about locking doors, etc do not apply here. One just has to try and see what their specific car does and go from there
This is off topic, but I see that you also have the rare for 2014 premium plus option (P9E w/adaptive sport seats plus 18 way). I have researched the option and have not been successful in finding the msrp price for the option. The premium plus option included several stand alone options but was the only way to get entry and drive. Do you know what the price of the option or have the window sticker for your car?
Jim
07-17-2021, 02:07 PM
#36
ICNU,
This is off topic, but I see that you also have the rare for 2014 premium plus option (P9E w/adaptive sport seats plus 18 way). I have researched the option and have not been successful in finding the msrp price for the option. The premium plus option included several stand alone options but was the only way to get entry and drive. Do you know what the price of the option or have the window sticker for your car?
Jim
This is off topic, but I see that you also have the rare for 2014 premium plus option (P9E w/adaptive sport seats plus 18 way). I have researched the option and have not been successful in finding the msrp price for the option. The premium plus option included several stand alone options but was the only way to get entry and drive. Do you know what the price of the option or have the window sticker for your car?
Jim
Last edited by ICNU; 07-17-2021 at 02:08 PM.
07-17-2021, 07:08 PM
#37
Instructor
Thread Starter
Per your advice, I running a trail using a tender connected to the lighter port (at foot of center consul with lighter). I've tested the battery voltage with a multimeter. First with no tender and then periodically as tender runs. Battery voltage has gradually increased as tender operates. Initially and until fully charged, tender shows a blinking green light. Once fully charged, the green light becomes constant. Given today's rainy weather, I will leave setup running until Sunday AM to see what happens. Thanks again for your input.
As an aside, the battery installed in my BS (by a pervious owner in FL) is an H6. However, the cradle appears to also accept a longer H7. My old 987.1 BS had an H7 AGM and I am wondering if I should install the larger unit when this one bites the dust. Just wondering what battery should be in place.
As an aside, the battery installed in my BS (by a pervious owner in FL) is an H6. However, the cradle appears to also accept a longer H7. My old 987.1 BS had an H7 AGM and I am wondering if I should install the larger unit when this one bites the dust. Just wondering what battery should be in place.
07-17-2021, 09:33 PM
#38
Per your advice, I running a trail using a tender connected to the lighter port (at foot of center consul with lighter). I've tested the battery voltage with a multimeter. First with no tender and then periodically as tender runs. Battery voltage has gradually increased as tender operates. Initially and until fully charged, tender shows a blinking green light. Once fully charged, the green light becomes constant. Given today's rainy weather, I will leave setup running until Sunday AM to see what happens. Thanks again for your input.
As an aside, the battery installed in my BS (by a pervious owner in FL) is an H6. However, the cradle appears to also accept a longer H7. My old 987.1 BS had an H7 AGM and I am wondering if I should install the larger unit when this one bites the dust. Just wondering what battery should be in place.
As an aside, the battery installed in my BS (by a pervious owner in FL) is an H6. However, the cradle appears to also accept a longer H7. My old 987.1 BS had an H7 AGM and I am wondering if I should install the larger unit when this one bites the dust. Just wondering what battery should be in place.
The original battery is a 70AH AGM that fills smallest setting in the battery tray. Some upgrade to the 80AH which takes the middle setting and when I replaced mine I bought a Bosch L5/49 AGM 92AH which takes the full tray. I used my ICarSoft Por V2.0 scanner to initialize the battery to take advantage of the larger 92AH battery. There are many threads about battery replacement and not needing to initialize it, but since I already owned the iCarsoft for service resets I went ahead and initialized it.
Jim
07-19-2021, 04:42 PM
#39
Instructor
Thread Starter
After running a 15-hour test, I can say that the power outlet (with lighter) at rear of console remains active (when engine is shut down and car is not locked) and can be used with a battery tender. As expected, my charging device started out with a blinking green light and finished with a constant green light. The battery read 13.85 volts at end of session.
