Can You trickle charge a Porsche 997 battery?
Yes you can use the cigarette lighter to trickle charge the battery on a 997 and it will easily sit for 3 weeks and start no problem, I’ve done this with mine. The OPC supplied Porsche branded Chargeomat II is a rebranded CTEK charger so you should be fine.
Where does the trickle charger go on a Porsche?
Mine came with a connector to attach to the battery terminals and crocodile connectors, the cable can pass between the bonnet edge and the screen,
Where do you plug in a Porsche battery charger?
Is there a good, and handy to use, way of routing the wires from the positive/negative charging points for the battery to the outside of the car, or do you need to open the fronk and plug in there? Click to expand… The Porsche charger comes with the cigarette lighter plug as seen in the configurator.
Can a trickle charger be used for a car battery?
Also, @JazzCatGab : Your car will have ‘remote’ battery connections in the frunk; those are what you should use with a trickle charger in lieu of connecting directly to the battery itself. I’m personally skeptical of using a 12v socket to recharge, especially in the winter — I guess I’m old-school that way, LOL.
Where can I get a trickle charger for my Porsche?
The trickle charger I like to use in all of my Porsches is the Battery Tender, available for $40-$60 at PelicanParts.com. The infamous drivetrain ground strap is one of the easiest parts on the car to overlook, yet it can cause so many electrical troubles.
What kind of charger does a Porsche use?
This is a modal window. Charger and trickle charger (5.0 A). The increased charging power reduces the battery’s charging time. An additional charge mode for Porsche lightweight batteries (lithium-ion) facilitates their use in motor sports. Note: An adapter is available for direct connection to the vehicle battery.
Also, @JazzCatGab : Your car will have ‘remote’ battery connections in the frunk; those are what you should use with a trickle charger in lieu of connecting directly to the battery itself. I’m personally skeptical of using a 12v socket to recharge, especially in the winter — I guess I’m old-school that way, LOL.
Where is the trickle battery on a Porsche Carrera?
It’s located on the right side behind the rear wheel (see Figure 1 ). Check the strap to make sure it’s not corroded or damaged. Make sure that you clean both ends of the strap and the areas that it mounts to on the chassis.