991 Battery Maintainer?
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991 Battery Maintainer?
My dealer says my old Porsche battery maintainers (used with 997,996 and Cayman R) cannot be used with new 991. I suspect 500 mAmp not enough?? What chargers are other 991 owners using? I've read general recommendations for CTEK Multi 3300 but nothing was said about it working with 991. Are the 991 cigarette lighter and other 12V outlets hot when the car is shut off? If not that type of adapter won't work. Will appreciate help and advise, Jim B
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My SA threw a charger in when I got the car. Not sure if it is different than the old ones. He said plug it in the passenger footwell plug and keep the door closed. Have not used it yet. This winter will be the first use.
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I bought the Porsche CTEK from the dealer and have used it a few times by plugging it in to the cigarette lighter socket (got the smoking pkg) and running it out of the car thru an open window. It is slightly warm to the touch when charging. I'm using it less and less frequently as I'm questioning the need for it very often. I mainly drive around town ( 2-3 days a week) and when I do plug it in, it reaches full charge within an hour or two. Seems to be more piece of mind to this point than a necessity.
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I am using the same Porsche battery charger that I used on my 997. I plugged it in to the cigarette lighter outlet. Indicator light on charger turns green after a while so I assume it is charging.
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I was given the Porsche one by my salesman on delivery of the car in March. Haven't used it yet but will be in a month or so. I can't seem to find the footwell charging point. Where exactly is it (can't find it noted in the manual either)?
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John in Vancouver, 12V outlet is high on the passengers side "transmission" tunnel and is powered in the off position so a good place to plug in. On the back of your Porsche charger does it say what the amperage is? Probably 1.25 amps.
Please say hello to Stanley Park for me, I used to travel to Vancouver often always looked forward to running around the park- beautiful setting. Jim B
Please say hello to Stanley Park for me, I used to travel to Vancouver often always looked forward to running around the park- beautiful setting. Jim B
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Has anyone attached the pigtails from a Smart Tender to the battery? If so where did you run the connector end for easy access?
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John in Vancouver, 12V outlet is high on the passengers side "transmission" tunnel and is powered in the off position so a good place to plug in. On the back of your Porsche charger does it say what the amperage is? Probably 1.25 amps.
Please say hello to Stanley Park for me, I used to travel to Vancouver often always looked forward to running around the park- beautiful setting. Jim B
Please say hello to Stanley Park for me, I used to travel to Vancouver often always looked forward to running around the park- beautiful setting. Jim B
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