MSG C5

On the CTEK chargers, does the C5 have a hidden port in the back of the car like the C7 (C6?) where you can connnect the charger instead of a direct connect to the battery?

Also, is there an accessory to charge via the dash lighter or center console port? What about the comfort indicator that you can plug into the dash for charging status. Worth it?

c6miller

No port in the C5 trunk. You can charge your C5 through the cigarette lighter or the battery but I suggest you plug the CTEK in to a surge suppressor or remove the battery from the car to eliminate any risk of damage to any of the corvette's systems.

MSG C5

Thanks. After owning the car for 11 years, I never saw any type of hidden port, however I thought I had seen a picture of an access point through the license plate/rear fascia, but could be wrong.

I also don't plan to charge through the cigarette lighter but was curious if I could. Also, I'm curious to know if those cigarette lighter status indicators are worth the extra $15. Probably not worth it since the charger has indicator built in.

c6miller

Actually the cigarette adaptor is very convenient, you don't have to worry about the clips falling off and they do a good job keeping the battery charged. I put down the window about an inch and plug it it the lighter. Again, be warned about power surges as these chargers will not protect you 100% against damage to your car's systems. I know.

mrmagloo

I cannot stake my life on it, but I've read that the desulfination feature of these battery chargers do not work as well, if you use these auxiliary connections (cigar lighter connector, etc).

For them to work properly, you should have the leads connected directly to the battery. Again, I cannot vouch one way or the other, but it might be something to investigate a bit.

c6miller

I respectfully disagree.

Road Runner

I only use mine connected to the cigarette lighter adapter and have done so for 3 years.

pastohio

Got one of these chargers with my car when delivered, it is now 1 year old, put my car away for the winter in November, plugged it in, and it was working fine then, came home to reuse my car the middle of April, the battery is dead and the charger no longer works....anyone else had problems with these chargers, I have used HF small trickle chargers on my other vehicles for over 5 years, they always work and never a problem, I get this expensive unit with the vette and it dies in the second year....any ideas ????? Are these covered by any warranty ?? thanks for any/all input...

southerncarparts

This is pretty unusual, and I'm sure it's something we can help you with. Give us a call at 888-631-1433 and we'll work something out.

Thanks,
Dave

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