CTEK 56-263 Comfort Connect Cig Plug Reviews

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Like all components of the CTEK system the cig socket charger is quality built with o-ring seals in the electrical portion to keep it dry and a firm grip on the socket. That being said, there are some things to consider.

Keep in mind not all cigarette lighter sockets on cars are live 24/7 most imports tend to kill all outlets when the key is removed while american cars tend to leave the sockets live all the time. This makes it difficult to use this with EVERY car without leaving the key in the ignition which can in many cases draw more power from the battery than the charger puts in, thus depleating the battery charge. It's not a win-win scenario.

One alternative is to install a second always on cigarette lighter jack for this plug. If you are going that route I would suggest an alternative which works well with asian and german imports, again from ctek: CTEK 56-380 Comfort Indicator Panel this is an alternative if your jack is not live without the key turned. It occupies a blank spot on the dash and performs 2 functions red/yellow/green blinking leds 24/7 to indicate the battery's state of charge and a ctek input jack to acccept any of their chargers where normally there would be a set of clips, rings, or the -263 cig socket. Installed properly it looks like a factory install, provides an indication plainly visable, and a rubber covered location for inserting the ctek charger end. If you can't use this 56-263 easy connect cig socket plug, then the 56-380 is the optimal solution which fits perfectly into a din switch array on imports.

Both solutions get you the same result you have an inside car convenient way to charge your battery from 117 VAC without opening the hood [or the trunk/rear seat/ all the oddball places some cars (ahem bimmer) put their batteries]

Both methods are convenient, professional, well made, and part of a system that works well together to keep your car ready to start no matter what battery you use to start it. The -380 version adds the battery state indicator wihch is a nice bonus at the end of the day to be able to glance at the dash with the key removed and determine the immediate charge status while the -263 (this item) can be used with most any vehicle even riding mowers!

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I ordered the CTEK US 3300 for my Porsche 911. It's the same charger that Porsche gets $115 for because it says Porsche on it. I didn't know the CTEK US 3300 didn't come with a cigarette lighter adapter so I had to order this accessory but still saved approx. 50% over the Porsche brand charger. Both the CTEK 3300 charger and this CTEK Comfort Connect worked great and charged my vehicle's battery.

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This unit is one of the best made add-on connectors you will run into. It fits perfectely and the wire is strong enough to be rolled up in my window with out breaking. Also this along woth the CTEK charger is 1/2 the price of the Porsche charger. It is a trouble free piece of equipment that keeps your car alive and well during the cold winter.

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With this adapter and the CTEK 3300 battery charger maintaining my Porsche's battery during the winter is as easy as plugging it in. Just plug the CTEK 56-263 comfort connect cig socket adapter into the cars cigarette lighter or accessory power receptacle, then plug the charger into the wall outlet. No need to connect directly to the battery. The wires are thin enough that I can close my door totally and not have to worry about damaging them or leaving a window or door slightly open. A must have for battery maintenance if you store your car for an extended period of time.

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High quality construction. Works as advertised. I highly recommend this product to anyone contemplating the purchase of the CTEK Battery Charger/Maintainer. It avoids having to access the car's battery.