Help with Porsche trickle charger please...
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I bought a new Porsche Charge-O-Mat for my C4S and am having a tough time keeping it in contact electrically in the lighter socket. The plug seems not quite able to make intimate contact with the socket. If I jiggle or move it around the contact occurs but it almost seems to work itself out of contact over a short time. I know there are ways to wire it directly to the battery, but I prefer to use the lighter socket. Any ideas? TIA
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I have one that fits fine but other adapters do not fit. What I do is wind duct tape around the plug, above the side contacts. One or two wraps ae enough to give you a tight fit.
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Dont expect the red light to constantly be on at the wall unit. I also thought that mine was not making contact but found that if I locked or unlocked the doors thereby cuasing a drain on the battery) the charging light would come on. I had expected it to always be lit when in operation. not the case
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Originally posted by okindao:
<STRONG>Dont expect the red light to constantly be on at the wall unit. I also thought that mine was not making contact but found that if I locked or unlocked the doors thereby cuasing a drain on the battery) the charging light would come on. I had expected it to always be lit when in operation. not the case
dennis 97 993 Cab</STRONG>
<STRONG>Dont expect the red light to constantly be on at the wall unit. I also thought that mine was not making contact but found that if I locked or unlocked the doors thereby cuasing a drain on the battery) the charging light would come on. I had expected it to always be lit when in operation. not the case
dennis 97 993 Cab</STRONG>
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Thanks for the continued suggestions and info. I too have noticed that the charge drop will change the red light on status, I'm probably being over vigilant but have added the duct tape adapter for a better contact!