10-06-2020, 02:23 PM
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I have the CTEK version of the Porsche battery maintainer. I'm going to guess that the power socket you have your charger plugged into has a GFI outlet somewhere else on the same circuit and the GFI has tripped. I just verified if I unplug my CTEK from power, but leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car, I can cycle the power button on the CTEK through the motorcycle, car, optima battery and snowflake positions. I actually had the same issue as you a few years ago. I thought the CTEK had died and bought another on Amazon, only to have the same issue. I learned there was a basement outlet with a GFI on the same circuit as my garage outlet and it had tripped. I returned the new maintainer and the original one is still going strong for 17 years now!
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05-01-2021, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2018
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Originally Posted by PaulE
I have the CTEK version of the Porsche battery maintainer. I'm going to guess that the power socket you have your charger plugged into has a GFI outlet somewhere else on the same circuit and the GFI has tripped. I just verified if I unplug my CTEK from power, but leave it plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car, I can cycle the power button on the CTEK through the motorcycle, car, optima battery and snowflake positions. I actually had the same issue as you a few years ago. I thought the CTEK had died and bought another on Amazon, only to have the same issue. I learned there was a basement outlet with a GFI on the same circuit as my garage outlet and it had tripped. I returned the new maintainer and the original one is still going strong for 17 years now!
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I have the same problem, what did you do to get the top row of lights to come on?
Also, where did you find that most unusual fuse.
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05-04-2021, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Oli
I have the same problem, what did you do to get the top row of lights to come on?
Also, where did you find that most unusual fuse.
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In my case the GFI outlet on the circuit my charger was connected to had tripped, so there was no power at the outlet. If the fuse in the tip of the cigarette lighter adapter has blown, this is how to replace it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8GmV3mPfY
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Current: 2022 718 Cayman GT4, PDK bone stock (the dark side).
Former: 2003 S, 3.6 LN Nickies, ARP rod bolts, under-drive pulley, Fabspeed sport headers, Softronic tune, 987 airbox 987 motor mount, Function-First Sport motor mount insert, Ben's short shifter, Nine8Six projector headlights & center caps, ROW M030, stainless flexible brake lines, B-K rollbar extension & fire extinguisher mount, hardtop
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05-04-2021, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulE
In my case the GFI outlet on the circuit my charger was connected to had tripped, so there was no power at the outlet. If the fuse in the tip of the cigarette lighter adapter has blown, this is how to replace it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8GmV3mPfY |
I had no problem accessing the fuse. Finding the fuse is the problem. I had been to Bulbs Plus, Napa, Autozone, Home Depot, Lowes, O'Reilly, ACE, and Fastenal.
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05-04-2021, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
In my case the GFI outlet on the circuit my charger was connected to had tripped, so there was no power at the outlet. If the fuse in the tip of the cigarette lighter adapter has blown, this is how to replace it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8GmV3mPfY |
Accessing the fuse is not an issue but finding the fuse is. I only need two just to be safe.
I have been to Batteries Plus, Napa, O'Reillys, Autozone, Home Depot, Lowes, ACE, and Fastenal with no luck.
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05-05-2021, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the garage...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulE
In my case the GFI outlet on the circuit my charger was connected to had tripped, so there was no power at the outlet. If the fuse in the tip of the cigarette lighter adapter has blown, this is how to replace it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C8GmV3mPfY |
Know that in some cases these things just plain die in time...
My C-Tek 3600, referenced above, finally bit dust after 15 years. Connected to one of the vehicles and started charge cycle. Next AM it was smokin' hot! Unplugged and disconnected from vehicle. That lead me to believe might have a bad cell in battery. Tested battery and all good. Checked fuse - fine but changed anyway. Reconnected all and nada - whole thing wouldn't light up - top or bottom row and wasn't putting anything out when checked w my DMM.
Got my $ worth so just ordered a new Battery Tender Jr. kit from one of the warehouse clubs - switched so maintainers for all cars & toys are same platform. Connected maintainer to same vehicle and all 100% again.
Good luck 
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