What voltage are you at?

[Nuclear Nick]

Will check tomorrow Nick - don't think so - and if not I'll add one as close to the +ve terminal as possible

Good shout

[Madelvic]

Now sorted. New connector for all of £7 from Amazon, complete with fuse and three status leds that tell you if the battery needs charged. Neat bit of kit and a real bargain.

[Nuclear Nick]

Yes, I spotted that when buying ctek extension leads so also got one! It’ll be fitted to the 911 in the next day or so.

As you say, a really good gizmo at a great price.

[On-Track]

11.4 yesterday morning, along with warnings.

This is how I hook up my CTEK using the battery connectors. Cable runs in behind the bonnet and isn't 'nipped' when it is closed

What are the dimensions of the bolt you screw into the positive terminal? Thanks in anticipation.

[Deleted User 4103]

I have used CTEK chargers for several years and always found them very reliable on cars & motorbikes.

On my previously owned 718 Cayman & Morgan Plus 4, I connected the charger via the 12v socket but have read that this can cause electrical problems. Does anyone out there have a view on that?

I really like the look of Madelvic’s under bonnet connection and I think I’ll go down that route on the Macan.

[Rab J]

When I had the 911, I hard wired a trailing lighter socket directly into the battery. These are available on ebay with a fuse just in case there's an issue the CTEK. Very easy to use and never an issue.

[Toddie]

When I had the 911, I hard wired a trailing lighter socket directly into the battery. These are available on ebay with a fuse just in case there's an issue the CTEK. Very easy to use and never an issue.

Bet your OPC would have loved that to enable them to refuse a warranty claim.

[Rab J]

When I had the 911, I hard wired a trailing lighter socket directly into the battery. These are available on ebay with a fuse just in case there's an issue the CTEK. Very easy to use and never an issue.

Bet your OPC would have loved that to enable them to refuse a warranty claim.

They did see it at the OPC and it wasn't a problem. I've seen them connect battery chargers in a similar manor. I known the people in Belfast a long time and they've always had my back when it came to warranty work. Thats how I think it should be with a good dealership. If I did something to damage the car I wouldn't be surprised if a warranty claim was rejected but there's no way a proper dealership should be trying to find daft excuses to reject claims. Why would they have rejected my leaking waterpump claim because a charger connection was on the battery?

[Toddie]

Sorry but who mentioned anything about a leaking water pump?

[Deleted User 4103]

Is there any evidence that connecting the charger through the 12v socket can cause problems with the car’s electronics??