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01-24-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SARGEPUG

Thanks guys and this is also very interesting from morecarl! That being the case, why would I need the lighter unit, if I already have a convetional one.

BTW is this the lighter one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-B...Q5fAccessories

FWIW, I've met this ebay seller at a Porsche gathering and have purchased from him, and he's a good guy.

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01-24-2011, 07:08 AM

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The one from BMW works in the lighter hole and the cord can be put through the window with no problems.

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01-24-2011, 12:11 PM

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Battery Tender Plus - cig lighter socket - extended charge cord.
Am I the only one that pops the sunroof open an inch and put the wire down and through?
Hop in, pull the plug, pull the wire, hang on wall, off we go.
Easy-Peasy...

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01-24-2011, 06:14 PM

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This is the one I intend to use, this is fine for this battery, correct?

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01-24-2011, 07:31 PM

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Isn't the cig liter disconnected with the key off...?

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01-24-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by vexed

I use a Battery Tender Plus and connect to the battery. I agree the light goes off after a while since you can close the hood but not latch it. The Battery Tender can be had for much less than the one you are looking at and you can buy a lighter adapter for it if you prefer to charge through the lighter.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...4SG2V06XD1T47F

Ditto. I use the Battery Tender Jrs. on both my toys.

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01-24-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by At Law

Where is the notch? I looked and looked and couldn't find it.

It was my understanding that the 996's have the notch and the 997's do not.

Irregardless, I have had no issues just slamming the tiny wire through the door.

997s have the notch. If you are facing the drvier's door, it's at the bottom left hand corner of the door sill. The notch isn't on the actual door; it's on the door sill.

I've used a Battery Tender with cig lighter adapter for several years with no issues.