Hi just got a ctek 3600 for the sapp and it comes with a hard wire lead that bolts on battery so you can connect conditioner without the need of crocodile clips, this lead is only 40 cm and I want to extend it and run it under wing to front of car so the plug is just under bumper or number plate to save the need of opening bonnet all the time, anyone done this?

 

Yup, just solder extra wire on - job jobbed!

 

easy enough to do, but personally i'd be running an extra fused lead to the battery and then fixing the proper lead to where i need to connect it

 

Thanks for replys boys

 

I bought a ctek adapter that plugs into the cigar lighter. It only works if the cig lighter is permanently on, but the one in my Sierra is.

 

all cosworth ciggy lighters are always live and escos

 

I'll look into getting a cig lighter adapter then, seems a better option again cheers

 

This is the thing I bought - can't remember where I got mine from but the price was probably about the same.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ctek-CTE-562.../dp/B0016LA5O8

 

Thanks for link mate

 

hi mate ive had my conditioner connected to fag lighter for 10 hours today and it aint charging battery, ive only just got the car and its been in storage since so not sure if fag lighter was working or not if it has popped a fuse would it stop battery getting charge?

 

Yep blown fuse is an open circuit no way it can charge.

 

thanks ade ill check fuse

 

I thought the CTEK indicator lights would show the circuit wasn't charging? Could be the battery is goosed and it's trying the recycle mode? Seem to recall that can take many hours to complete.

Failing that, and if the fuse looks ok, use the croc clips or eyelets that come with the CTEK for the battery connection for now.

That way you'll know the battery is being charged overnight, and tomorrow you can try the cig lighter - if it heats up, your socket must be ok. If it doesn't you have some investigating to do.

 

Also, did you select the condition or charge mode on the CTEK?

I'm not sure what would happen if you left it on supply or in an error mode.

 

Thanks for reply mate, I charged it following instructions in box, it had power light on, I'll use croc clips to battery I do it that way then check fag lighter, thanks