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Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:05 am Post subject:
Albionmuz wrote:
I recently bought a Ctek MXS 5.0 and have a couple of questions. I have removed the bonnet bulb and turned off the interior light which seemed to stay on when the bonnet was open, but the light that illuminates the ignition remains on. How can I use the charger and still be able to close the bonnet? Would I get away with leaving the cable coming out of the bonnet but then close the bonnet? I realise it would probably put an indent on the cable but can’t see a way to do it without having to remove the undertray to bring the cable through one of the grommet holes in the frunk.
Hi,
I simply push the catch all the way down - so it appears as closed and no lights come on, but then leave the bonnet on the 1st catch. As long as you don't forget to use the release catch before you try to push the bonnet back down all is good.
No crimped cables or alarms, and you can quickly get in the bonnet to check status without unlocking.
I place the cable from the charger on the corner of the bonnet and gentle press the bonnet down. Second year doing this and with no issue. Hasn’t left a mark to date and means you don’t have to remove boot/frunk bulb.
HTH
Thanks for the very quick response. Do you mean the corner up by the window or at the side down by the bumper?
Sorry, down beside the bumper.
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Albionmuz Monza
Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Posts: 223 Location: West Sussex
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:05 am Post subject:
Jet Jock wrote:
Albionmuz wrote:
Jet Jock wrote:
Hi Albionmuz,
I place the cable from the charger on the corner of the bonnet and gentle press the bonnet down. Second year doing this and with no issue. Hasn’t left a mark to date and means you don’t have to remove boot/frunk bulb.
HTH
Thanks for the very quick response. Do you mean the corner up by the window or at the side down by the bumper?
Sorry, down beside the bumper.
Baz
Thanks for the advice, that is exactly as I did it yesterday when I put the car back in storage for a few weeks. _________________ 993 Targa manual
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Albionmuz Monza
Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Posts: 223 Location: West Sussex
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:06 am Post subject:
AndyS wrote:
Albionmuz wrote:
I recently bought a Ctek MXS 5.0 and have a couple of questions. I have removed the bonnet bulb and turned off the interior light which seemed to stay on when the bonnet was open, but the light that illuminates the ignition remains on. How can I use the charger and still be able to close the bonnet? Would I get away with leaving the cable coming out of the bonnet but then close the bonnet? I realise it would probably put an indent on the cable but can’t see a way to do it without having to remove the undertray to bring the cable through one of the grommet holes in the frunk.
Hi,
I simply push the catch all the way down - so it appears as closed and no lights come on, but then leave the bonnet on the 1st catch. As long as you don't forget to use the release catch before you try to push the bonnet back down all is good.
No crimped cables or alarms, and you can quickly get in the bonnet to check status without unlocking.
Cheers
Andy
Thanks but the ignition light stays on unless the bonnet is fully closed on my 993. _________________ 993 Targa manual
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Albionmuz Monza
Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Posts: 223 Location: West Sussex
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:06 am Post subject:
Jet Jock wrote:
Albionmuz wrote:
Jet Jock wrote:
Hi Albionmuz,
I place the cable from the charger on the corner of the bonnet and gentle press the bonnet down. Second year doing this and with no issue. Hasn’t left a mark to date and means you don’t have to remove boot/frunk bulb.
HTH
Thanks for the very quick response. Do you mean the corner up by the window or at the side down by the bumper?
Sorry, down beside the bumper.
Baz
Thanks for the advice, that is exactly as I did it yesterday when I put the car back in storage for a few weeks. _________________ 993 Targa manual
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AndyS Barcelona
Joined: 25 Mar 2010 Posts: 1373 Location: The fast lane
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 12:50 pm Post subject:
Albionmuz wrote:
Thanks but the ignition light stays on unless the bonnet is fully closed on my 993.
That doesn't add up.
If you push that bonnet catch all the way down, it doesn't matter if the bonnet is open or not - the switch will act as though the bonnet is fully closed and no lights will come on....
Do you have an additional switch?
i have been able to run the cable out through the bottom right of the bonnet and close the lid without marking or indenting either the cable or the bonnet seals.
J
Albionmuz Monza
Joined: 28 Oct 2016 Posts: 223 Location: West Sussex
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 3:37 pm Post subject:
AndyS wrote:
Albionmuz wrote:
Thanks but the ignition light stays on unless the bonnet is fully closed on my 993.
That doesn't add up.
If you push that bonnet catch all the way down, it doesn't matter if the bonnet is open or not - the switch will act as though the bonnet is fully closed and no lights will come on....
Do you have an additional switch?
Glad you found a workaround anyway
Ah, now I get it. I misunderstood.(in truth I didn’t read your suggestion properly!) You mean push the bonnet catch down with the bonnet open? I was thinking you meant just push the bonnet down until it latched but didn’t close properly. I will try that the next time I go to the car. _________________ 993 Targa manual
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