fishhead Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi All - dead battery issue and have read lots of posts - put in anew battery 1 yr ago, but I dont do enough mileage and need to top up the charge overnight on my drive. Don't use the car that often so going to buy the CTEK MXS5.0 battery charger. I've read that you can buy a CTEK cigarette adapter but it can only be used if the 350z has a permanently live cigarette lighter? Tried google but not sure of the answer. Can anyone advise if I can use this adapter with the product for the 350z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Stuck your finger in and find out, otherwise get a multimeter and see if it's permanently live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve916 Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Mines only live with ignition on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks - appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard.hezlett Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I can recommend the Ctek Mxs 5.0. Bought 1 from Halfords last year and invaluable. Has a handy reconditioning mode which I use every 6 months regardless of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Could always get a basic CTEK and remove the battery for recharging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 That is the one I just bought - to be delivered tomorrow so will jump start her and then stick on charge. Is it viable to leave her charging during the week on my drive and secure the unit from any potential rainfall? I do about 8 miles a day in the car so keep dying on me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Those short journeys to play a part, just go for a longer drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Have you checked your alternator is outputting correctly ? 8 miles a day isn't a lot but wouldn't expect the battery to keep going flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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