Trickle Charger Help
08-10-2016, 04:00 PM
#16
I'm using one of these with the battery lead permanently attached. I then just attach the tender remotely when I plan to leave the car for an extended period.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...70931314567550
I also have the Porsche version too but found the lighter connection a pain in the butt as it wasn't secure. Numerous times I thought the battery was fully charged only to discover it wasn't when the ignition was turned on. Gave up and just use the battery tender above.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=...70931314567550
I also have the Porsche version too but found the lighter connection a pain in the butt as it wasn't secure. Numerous times I thought the battery was fully charged only to discover it wasn't when the ignition was turned on. Gave up and just use the battery tender above.
08-10-2016, 06:50 PM
#17
Drifting
I also use the Ctek. I like the kit that bolts to the battery. I just leave the small connector out all the time. It barely sticks out of the trunk cover. It has a nice cap to keep it clean, too. I close the frunk and the cord fits through without pinching.
08-10-2016, 08:01 PM
#19
Drifting
The issue with the 993 cigarette lighter is the opening is larger then 1999 on. The plug will be slightly loose, but in many years only several times have I found the power off because the plug came loose.
If you are not going to see the car for a few weeks or longer you might want to connect directly to the battery.
And as others have mentioned, CTEK makes the one for Porsche, which is a mid range CTEK model that you can get for much less on Amazon, etc.
If you are not going to see the car for a few weeks or longer you might want to connect directly to the battery.
And as others have mentioned, CTEK makes the one for Porsche, which is a mid range CTEK model that you can get for much less on Amazon, etc.
This is interesting. I have four battery tenders, a ctek, a Griot's, and two Porsche brand tenders. The two Porsche tenders are quite a few years old and are the cigarette lighter plug in kind. I have used them interchangeably with my 993 and my '02 996. I have never noticed any issues with either of them fitting in either car.
08-11-2016, 08:45 AM
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Awesome thanks so much Brad for the illustration! 
[QUOTE=BradB;13518171]I also use the Ctek. I like the kit that bolts to the battery. I just leave the small connector out all the time. It barely sticks out of the trunk cover. It has a nice cap to keep it clean, too. I close the frunk and the cord fits through without pinching.
[QUOTE=BradB;13518171]I also use the Ctek. I like the kit that bolts to the battery. I just leave the small connector out all the time. It barely sticks out of the trunk cover. It has a nice cap to keep it clean, too. I close the frunk and the cord fits through without pinching.
08-11-2016, 09:14 PM
#22
The Tender has the same terminal setup, with the charging unit staying in the garage, where it belongs. Only the wires to the battery terminals are in the car, with the anti-polarity crossing plug.
08-13-2016, 12:22 PM
#23
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The issue with the 993 cigarette lighter is the opening is larger then 1999 on. The plug will be slightly loose, but in many years only several times have I found the power off because the plug came loose.
If you are not going to see the car for a few weeks or longer you might want to connect directly to the battery.
And as others have mentioned, CTEK makes the one for Porsche, which is a mid range CTEK model that you can get for much less on Amazon, etc.
If you are not going to see the car for a few weeks or longer you might want to connect directly to the battery.
And as others have mentioned, CTEK makes the one for Porsche, which is a mid range CTEK model that you can get for much less on Amazon, etc.
08-13-2016, 03:48 PM
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I've got the Porsche one (made by CTEK) and pretty happy. Bummer they sell the battery attachment separately, but ended up getting a discount from the parts department as a PCA member so not bad at the end of the day.
07-13-2017, 08:38 PM
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My CTEK works great. There is a pigtail comes with charger that I permanently connected directly to the battery terminals that has a plug that mates with the charger cable. I leave the trunk cracked open with the lock mechanism tripped so lights stay off. Probably fine to close trunk, but I prefer not to.
07-13-2017, 09:09 PM
#26
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The cord can come out the front of the trunk (I route it out the bottom corner near the headlight) and you can easily close the lid on the cord with zero crimping. No worries with lights or immobilizer. I've done this for years.
07-13-2017, 10:27 PM
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Thank you. When the trunk is open, does that also activate the interior lights?
07-14-2017, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Costas 993
I am thinking of getting one of these trickle chargers and operating via the trunk. If I do it that way, will I need to switch off the interior lights due to the trunk being slightly open? Will the immobiliser system still continue to operate with the trunk open too?
07-14-2017, 12:39 PM
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Cord fits fine while closed. I just make sure it sits flat, while shutting lid. IF, you don't feel like shutting lid, just close hood latch, and lights will go out. Remember to release latch, before trying to shut!
07-22-2017, 08:43 PM
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very helpful thread. related question... when do you put the trickle charger into service? meaning, how long of a storage period between using the car requires one?