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13th January 2014, 08:17 AM
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Battery Charger advice please
Over the weekend, my very ancient (it used to belong to my dad!) battery charger finally gave up the ghost, so I need to buy a new one. But there are thousands of them out there!
 What should I be looking for? Or can anyone recommend a particular make and model? Thanks - Jim
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!). 
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13th January 2014, 08:28 AM
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It's cheap and cheerful from Lidl, but this one got recommended on a Mercedes forum I'm a member of:
http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-88...Detail&id=9103 They all said it's brilliant. I bought one last week and have been using it for a few days and all is well. Previously, I got the battery warning bleep less than 30 seconds after turning ignition, but now it's much longer.
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Currently '8-less Previously: - Aqua Blue Pearl D3 S8 - Kamut Beige leather, ACC, B&O, factory RSE, solar sunroof, electric blinds, ski bag, Homelink, comfort headrests. - Aqua Blue D2 S8 - Grey leather/Alcantara - D3 A8 3.0 CVT - D3 3.7 V8
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#3
13th January 2014, 11:34 AM
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You need to make sure you get one that will handle your battery!
The CTEK units always get good reviews (see last months Practical Classic mag)
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Andy. Current cars: BMW i4 M-Sport Peugeot 207 (the sons) Triumph Daytona 675 (2017 reg) =========================== Gone but not forgotten Ford Focus ST-2 Mk3 (the wifes) (stolen Oct 2023) 1972 T2 Bay Window Camper (Slow) Audi TT Mk1 225 - now with coil-overs and a 7inch touchscreen infotainment centre 2003 A8 Sport 4.2 (with ACC & LPG) (Feed up with all the issues so passed it on to a forum member) 2000 A8 FL QS 4.2 (with RNS-E - Nice  ) (Engine poorly so sold on to be brought back by someone who has the time)
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13th January 2014, 11:54 AM
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Here's a 2012 review: (They do seem to rate CTEK)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accesso...attery-charger
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind.
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13th January 2014, 12:15 PM
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Does anyone know offhand what rating the S8 battery is?
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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13th January 2014, 02:06 PM
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Something like this perhaps: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ring-RCB32...item19e2a3d673
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Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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13th January 2014, 02:35 PM
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Jim,
Best battery chargers in the world are manufactured by swedish company called CTEK: http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/chargers/12v Get this one: http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/chargers/M...20AND%20CHARGE I have installed a CTEK socket with traffic light indicator in my A8 and allows me to quickly connect CTEK charger when led is flashing red. http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/chargers/C...%20M8%201%2c5m I can make a picture later for you if you want. Don't settle for less.
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I'd rather drive on left Last edited by notorious; 13th January 2014 at 02:37 PM.
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13th January 2014, 02:43 PM
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Thanks Guys
I'll go shopping on line later this week
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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13th January 2014, 02:44 PM
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There is no doubt CTEK does good battery charges if a bit expensive but the one linked is only 5A. They do 25A workshop chargers but they are £200+.
I would recommend at least 10A for A8 http://www.ctek.com/gb/en/chargers/MXS%2010
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Currently 8less 2011 Q7 S Line 3.0TDI, 2016 Tesla Model S 90D 8 history: 2006 A8 Sport 4.2TDI quattro SOLD, 1997 S8, reached end of life with gearbox failure
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13th January 2014, 02:47 PM
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim. Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).
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