Engine compartment flashing plug

Can you post a Photo?

Looks like a connector for a trickle charger. Not sure though.

thanks guys. Had just noticed Ctek on the plug and looked it up. Previous owner must have taken the charger but left the wiring. Worthwhile buying one??

Duckbay said:

thanks guys. Had just noticed Ctek on the plug and looked it up. Previous owner must have taken the charger but left the wiring. Worthwhile buying one??

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If you let your car sit for a longer time (how long depends on the condition of your battery) it's cerainly worthwile. Mine can sit without charging for at least 1-2 weeks. CTEK is very good, OEM supplier for batterchargers for Bentley, Ferrari and Mercedes. Only difference is the logo and price. Never seen them with lights on the connector. They probably are an indication of the battery condition is my guess.

Just in case anyone is interested the lights explanation is below. Pity I didn't see the name on the plug before starting the thread.
,Description of Light Sequence,'¢Flashing Green - More than 90% charged and does not require charging.,'¢Flashing Orange - More than 80% charged and should be charged to avoid harmful acid stratification.,'¢Flashing Red - Less than 80% charged,sulphation may be occurring and the vehicle may be in danger of not starting

So time to take it for a run.

Yes, better do that.
Besides not starting a state of less than 80% charged can, if you read many other posts on the forum, bring all kind of electrical gremlins alive resulting in every weird symptom you can imagine.

Always Trickle:smile:

RacingBlue said:

Always Trickle:smile:

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...or Float (float charge) as one member would say.

I think we should change it to: "smart" charge :grin:

At any rate, it is always good practice to keep the vehicle battery in its best state/condition to avoid weird behaviour of its electronic components.