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Old May 23, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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I've recently purchased a 2003 anniversary edition vert to join my C6Z. I was wondering if I can use my ctek corvette battery charger I bought for the Z on the C5. If so, can you charge in the center console cigarette lighter?
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Old May 23, 2017 | 03:14 PM
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I do that very thing after driving it on the weekends, works keen!
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Old May 23, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Don't see why you couldn't use the Ctek charger on the C5. I've never tried charging the battery through the cigarette lighter though.
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Old May 23, 2017 | 10:01 PM
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I have a CTEK charger is use the cigarette lighter exclusively. Is very convenient and works great!
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Old May 24, 2017 | 01:11 AM
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Same here. I have been using the socket under the middle console for the last 4 years with my ctek 7200.
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Old May 24, 2017 | 01:12 AM
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Sure you can. The cigarette lighter is an easy way to REMEMBER to disconnect it before driving off
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Old May 24, 2017 | 08:19 AM
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Same here, Battery Tender through the cigarette lighter. And you never forget to disconnect it!
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Been using mine that way for 3 years now. No problem.
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Originally Posted by 09/Z06
I've recently purchased a 2003 anniversary edition vert to join my C6Z. I was wondering if I can use my ctek corvette battery charger I bought for the Z on the C5. If so, can you charge in the center console cigarette lighter?
I have used this exact same setup for the last year with no problems and I have it plugged into my cigarette lighter also.
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Old May 29, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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If you drive it you will not need to put it on a charger..
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Did not know I could charge through my cigarette lighter, sure is easier than the way I do it
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If you have a decent battery your C5 can sit for a month or so without a problem. If you run a crappy battery, not so much.
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