Trickle Charger
#47
my battery was sounding weak and I've been meaning to buy the porsche charger...got it 2 days ago ...paid $120
plugged into the lighter and it took about 30 hours to charge
no more worries
as soon as this storm is over and the roads are clear, I'll take it out for a blast
plugged into the lighter and it took about 30 hours to charge
no more worries
as soon as this storm is over and the roads are clear, I'll take it out for a blast
#48
Agree - Porsche makes at least 2 different ones and my dealer gave me the cheaper one that plugs into the cig. lighter. Keep in mind that if you use it you have to plug it into the cig. lighter first, then the wall - then remove from the wall and cig. lighter last before starting the car.
As of the OP, if your battery has died twice, I'd replace it. Get yourself the Ctek 3300 maintainer (which corresponds to the Porsche dual mode maintainer for less money--you'll need to order the cig. lighter cord to go with it as it comes with two cords, one with eyelets and the other with battery terminal clips) and use it always when the car's parked in your garage and it will extend the battery life. Also, you should not have to add water to the battery either, which is another plus.
#49
my battery was sounding weak and I've been meaning to buy the porsche charger...got it 2 days ago ...paid $120
plugged into the lighter and it took about 30 hours to charge
no more worries
as soon as this storm is over and the roads are clear, I'll take it out for a blast
plugged into the lighter and it took about 30 hours to charge
no more worries
as soon as this storm is over and the roads are clear, I'll take it out for a blast
#51
Green just means the charging cycle is done - doesn't tell you anything about the health of the battery and its ability to hold a charge. Three years is a good time to replace. Mine went from green on the maintainer in the morning to dead in the afternoon. Buy a Walmart MAXX 94R - $77, perfect fit and a better warranty than Porsche.
#52
#53
I never use a trickle charger/tender...don't really trust them. They'll top you off but battery life is finite. Just start your friggin car twice a week and do a pre-emptive battery changeout after 4 years (Duralast $90). Easy DIY..15 min max
Did it on my 05 carrera, 83 slantnose and 05 boxster....never had a dead battery even with the Florida heat and never worry about "charging/tendering" thru my cig lighter
just my .02
Did it on my 05 carrera, 83 slantnose and 05 boxster....never had a dead battery even with the Florida heat and never worry about "charging/tendering" thru my cig lighter
just my .02
#54
I use a C-TEK 800 $38 on Amazon. Same company that makes the Porsche one. Leave it on all the time, connected to battery with the eyelet connector that comes with it. I also close it in the hood , with no problems. Been doing this for years, with different Porsche's.
#56
Yup, used Battery Tender Plus for all my cars/motorcycles and wouldn't use anything else. Went a step further and installed a Powerlet socket into lower bumper area to just plug in and avoid closing the door on the wire when using the cig lighter or keeping frunk hood open (both of which work well for most but just an alternative)
#57
I do need to purchase one this week but am curious which one to go with.
#58
Green just means the charging cycle is done - doesn't tell you anything about the health of the battery and its ability to hold a charge. Three years is a good time to replace. Mine went from green on the maintainer in the morning to dead in the afternoon. Buy a Walmart MAXX 94R - $77, perfect fit and a better warranty than Porsche.
you're dead on jhbrennan...took the car out today for a cruise and it barely started after getting gas...I'm calling walmart...thanks !
#60
Long live marketing hype.