How difficult is it to install the Ctek comfort panel in the dashboard and connect it to the battery? Has anyone done this? Or is there an easy way to connect the Ctek charger without having to open the bonnet? Cheers!
Ctek Comfort Panel Fitment?
#1
Posted 02 January 2019 - 02:08 PM
#2
Posted 02 January 2019 - 02:40 PM
You can also charge it via the sigarette lighter socket, due to a direct lead to the battery
Edited by smiley, 02 January 2019 - 02:41 PM.
#3
Posted 02 January 2019 - 02:41 PM
You can use a cigarette lighter attachment but I had mixed results with this... poor connection etc.
I hardwire into the battery and use an extension which means if I want to go out, I have to lift the bonnet, but I can disconnect from outside of the car if I want to move it in and out of the garage, and leave the extension cable hanging out of the bonnet.
I am sure it is very easy to pass the cable into the cabin from the battery, and this may be a neat solution, but you still need to leave the window slightly open.
I ultimately want to wire a waterproof attachment to the exterior somewhere to solve this same 1st world problem
#4
Posted 02 January 2019 - 03:35 PM
#6
Posted 02 January 2019 - 03:52 PM
#7
Posted 02 January 2019 - 03:52 PM
#8
Posted 02 January 2019 - 04:00 PM
Anything that slots into my cigarette lighter pops itself out moments later.
If you remove the fuse first, you can just bend the locating tabs in the socket, in a bit with a flathead. That should stop things jumping out.
#9
Posted 02 January 2019 - 04:01 PM
Edited by ayresyy, 02 January 2019 - 04:01 PM.
#10
Posted 02 January 2019 - 06:00 PM
Who had the fire with the ctek under a car cover?
Might have been Gedi
I've been using an optimate for about a decade, as theyre waterproof for use on bikes, similar idea and comes with a permanent / quick connection to leave on the vehicle.
#11
Posted 03 January 2019 - 10:48 AM
Nearly 7 years later mine is still working fine as detailed in my thread here.
Fantastic thread, was looking for exactly that! Yes, would prefer not having to open the bonnet every time to fit it, as I drive the car once a week. It's garaged and will use the extension cable to prevent any fires. I've got the standard VX220 V grille but I'll have a look, see if I can mount it there. Someone mentioned the wheel arch liner - how practical is that? Also, how does the panel hold up to the weather/mud/etc?
Cheers to everyone for replies!
#12
Posted 03 January 2019 - 07:43 PM
I was very disappointed with my Ctek. After very little use it started going wrong, started getting hot and wouldn't switch between modes properly and then wouldn't at all. I used to leave it under the bonnet but with the heating problems and the fact that one had caught fire I didn't feel confident to trust it and so finally I bought one of these
https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The connectors are not as good as the Ctek ones so I simply saved those and used them with this.
#13
Posted 13 January 2019 - 10:26 PM
Daft question, but what about the water deflector at the bottom of the windscreen? Cheers.
#14
Posted 14 January 2019 - 07:41 AM
I would think It will fill up the socket with water in that location?
I have a charging socket in the front arch liner. As long as you get one with a rubber cover to keep it dry/clean when not in use, it should be fine. Also very handy having an external socket for those that have central locking and may occasionally forget to put the car back on charge. Now If this happens, I can just plug it in and wait 30 mins before unlocking it.
#15
Posted 14 January 2019 - 10:58 AM
Fair enough. Anywhere in the wheel arch lining or is there specific places I should avoid? Thanks again!
#16
Posted 14 January 2019 - 12:39 PM
So it’s easy to plug in
I have the plug in the front plastic pocket things which nothing ever stays in 😀
#17
Posted 14 January 2019 - 12:40 PM
Good idea if you have central locking mateI would think It will fill up the socket with water in that location?
I have a charging socket in the front arch liner. As long as you get one with a rubber cover to keep it dry/clean when not in use, it should be fine. Also very handy having an external socket for those that have central locking and may occasionally forget to put the car back on charge. Now If this happens, I can just plug it in and wait 30 mins before unlocking it.
#18
Posted 20 January 2019 - 07:14 PM
Check out CTEK website or Amazon, as there are a number of connection solutions available.
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