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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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It does sound like you would be able to charge through that cigarette socket, but check the fuse rating is compatible first.
As for the tow socket. If you have the older 7 pin (12N) tow socket then no you cannot, but you can through the 12S socket if you have one. If you have the newer 13 pin tow socket then yes you should be able to providing the wiring is there. |
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10th May 2023 11:15am |
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| WPRO18 Member Since: 13 Feb 2023 Location: London Posts: 87  
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Thank you, I've just gone on CTEK's website and it states the cig plug adapter charger should only be used with 12v up to 8A.
How do I find out what amps / fuse the vehicle can take or is using there? The 12v cig port is literally cut (very neatly I might add) into the rear speaker housing. Thanks for advising on the tow connector, unfortunately mine is a 7 pin. How would I check it is a 12n or 12s? (I recall an invoice to say it was replaced a 3-4 years back and it seems genuine Land Rover with the badging). Sorry for all the questions |
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10th May 2023 12:47pm |
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| Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6604 
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If you have only a single 7 pin socket it is 12N.
 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
2015 D90 XS SW |
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10th May 2023 2:09pm |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 381 
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Hi. I charge mine via the supply that is an available via the loom plug under the rear wheel arch.
In my case I have a 12n socket but also wired up a NATO socket for the Penman. This basically used the same cabling on the car with some modifications. So I have plug for this that I use with the CTEK. So there will be power there to use with some wiring. 2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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11th May 2023 12:41pm |
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