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Hi all
Well today I took delivery of a green first edition and said goodbye to my ARP4, so far I have reversed it into the garage not literally ! But first impressions are it’s a grown up car ,
I am sad to see the ARP4 go as it was a hoot to drive but needed an auto as I have become very lazy !
First question is does the cigar lighter trickle charge or is it a matter of putting it straight to the battery ?
Looking forward to the sun shine
Any tips or tricks I need to know M
Last edited by b4rnst4ble1; 19/05/21 07:19 PM.
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Congrats
Is it a Plus Four?
I’ve was told on collection my Ctek should work if I simply plug into the cigarette socket thingy. However, it doesn’t seem to register a connection. I’ve checked with a phone charger adaptor and that works so not sure if it’s a centre pin length issue or what. Booked in for its 1000 mile service in mid June and this is one the things for the dealer to look at for me (along with things like the brake kit to reduce squeal).
In the meantime it just means I have to keep driving the beauty to ensure the battery keeps charged. It’s a tough gig but someone’s gotta do it…
Am hoping they can sort it for me though…
HB
Plus Four Bentley Velvet Red “Grandi P”
Golf ehybrid thingy “Toadie”
Polestar 4 “Vger”
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Thanks hb
It’s a plus six yes just need the weather to change for the better !
M
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Welcome. I was also sad to let my arp4 go but i now i can drive without earplug .The arp4 was not easy to sold , Finally garage Albert took it and i have bought a plus four available in the showroom. The arp4 is now in the east of France
When the new buyer went back home the gearbox damper broken .
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Needs to Get Out More!
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Congrats
Is it a Plus Four?
I’ve was told on collection my Ctek should work if I simply plug into the cigarette socket thingy. However, it doesn’t seem to register a connection. I’ve checked with a phone charger adaptor and that works so not sure if it’s a centre pin length issue or what. Booked in for its 1000 mile service in mid June and this is one the things for the dealer to look at for me (along with things like the brake kit to reduce squeal).
In the meantime it just means I have to keep driving the beauty to ensure the battery keeps charged. It’s a tough gig but someone’s gotta do it…
Am hoping they can sort it for me though…
HB Have you checked if the socket remains live after switching off ignition.? On our Mini for example its supply is terminated some minutes after use when main electrical bus shuts down. Best to have direct battery connection anyway. A short lead to battery terminals with appropriate non-reversible and capped connector can be left permanently wired in.
Richard
2018 Roadster 3.7
1966 Land Rover S2a 88
2024 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450
1945 Guzzi Airone
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2018 4/4. Found that the accessories socket remains permanently live. I have a ctek adapter. Plugged that in and connected the ctek and it works fine. Found that the plug needs a bit of wiggling to seat it and make contact, but otherwise okay. Will probably get around to a direct to battery connector as that is what I have done on all my previous vehicles.
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2018 4/4. Found that the accessories socket remains permanently live. I have a ctek adapter. Plugged that in and connected the ctek and it works fine. Found that the plug needs a bit of wiggling to seat it and make contact, but otherwise okay. Will probably get around to a direct to battery connector as that is what I have done on all my previous vehicles. That is how I used to work but I noticed that the connection could become unreliable in the winter - even if undisturbed. I installed a fused fix connector and all is now reliable.
Paul
Costock, UK
Plus Four 75th - Furka Rouge - Pip
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Teddy - 17h1 Irish Draught cross
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