Ctek chargers

Technical Area Electrics & ICE
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on my previous car a jaguar XE i could connect my Ctek charger using a cigar type connection in the boot, is there a similar way of connection in the MX5

  1. My model of MX-5 is: RF
  2. I’m based near: __
  3. I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: battery charging
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You’d need an accessory socket that remained live with the ignition off. As far as I know there isn’t one.

Nothing to stop you fitting one, perhaps on a flying lead, and piggybacking a suitable fuse.

Alternatively just fit the CTEK connector to the battery terminals.

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The simple answer is ‘no’, the socket in the passenger footwell is not live when the ignition is off.
I have a permanently attached plug socket under the bonnet that I can hide behind the headlamp when not in use.
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I have CTEK but I have wired mine through the front grill couple of pics for Reference

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On our RF I have used the kit to connect directly to the battery. Allows fairly easy connection/disconnection. Not quite as professional as having the connector built into the front grill.

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As do I
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Exactly how I did it.The connecting cable comes out of the front under the bonnet and is placed so it is not crushed when bonnet is closed

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Thanks guys great advice