Plenty of 4pin adapters in stock! More magnetic connectors arrive Monday. PMs are open! 4 pin adapters for 458, 430, 599, Early FF, F12, and California: SAE: $78 shipped CTEK: $85 shipped NOCO: $90 shipped Magnetic adapters for 488 (and Pista upon request), Late FF, F8, F12tdf, 812, CaliT, Portofino, and Roma SAE: $73 shipped CTEK: $80 shipped NOCO: $85 shipped
Everything in stock! 4 pin adapters for 458, 430, 599, Early FF, F12, and California: SAE: $78 shipped CTEK: $85 shipped NOCO: $90 shipped Magnetic adapters for 488 (and Pista upon request), Late FF, F8, F12tdf, 812, CaliT, Portofino, and Roma SAE: $73 shipped CTEK: $80 shipped NOCO: $85 shipped
Coming into this conversation somewhat late, I have a 2010 California and I'm looking for one of these Ctek adaptors. I'm assuming the 4-pin is what I need. Are they still available?
Lots of adapters in stock! Price adjustment (in YOUR favor) for NOCO adapters 4 pin adapters for 458, 430, 599, Early FF, F12, and California: SAE: $78 shipped CTEK: $85 shipped NOCO: $85 shipped Magnetic adapters for 488 (and Pista upon request), Late FF, F8, F12tdf, 812, CaliT, Portofino, and Roma SAE: $73 shipped CTEK: $80 shipped NOCO: $80 shipped
What is the difference between the 4pin and the magnetic connector types in terms of functionality? Can you convert from 4 pin to magnetic (ie change the car side connector?)
Could any of these adapters be retrofitted to an earlier car? I have a 360 but like the size of the CTEK (currently use a larger brick one, Schumacher something)...
The 4 pin has a mechanical interface mechanism and the magnetic connector is solely held in place by the magnets. The 4 pin will also trigger a warning light on the dash and prevent the car from starting when it’s connected. You could swap the car side connector if you really wanted to, but it’s not a plug and play job.
The magnetic adapter is more easily retrofittable, however it's not a plug and play DIY. It would also require non-reversible modifications to either carpeting or body panels.
Thanks, maybe I stay with the pigtail connection I have today and maybe try to update to a smaller sized charger from the Schumacher one I have right now...
Plenty of inventory on hand! All items ship from the US so the price you see is the price you pay (no tariffs)! 4 pin adapters for 458, 430, 599, Early FF, F12, and California: SAE: $78 shipped CTEK: $85 shipped NOCO: $85 shipped Magnetic adapters for 488 (and Pista upon request), Late FF, F8, F12tdf, 812, CaliT, Portofino, and Roma SAE: $73 shipped CTEK: $80 shipped NOCO: $80 shipped
Inventory all of variants in hand! All items ship from the US so the price you see is the price you pay (no tariffs)! 4 pin adapters for 458, 430, 599, Early FF, F12, and California: SAE: $78 shipped CTEK: $85 shipped NOCO: $85 shipped Magnetic adapters for 488 (and Pista upon request), Late FF, F8, F12tdf, 812, CaliT, Portofino, and Roma SAE: $73 shipped CTEK: $80 shipped NOCO: $80 shipped
I’ve noticed that with the FF, you have to disconnect the 4 pin, even if it is not connected to a charger. So no matter what, you have to open the panel every time, whether you have the adapter or not. So I don’t see much use for the adapter on the early FF - or am I missing something?
I'm not entirely sure I understand the premise of your question. The point of the 4 pin connector is to prevent the car from starting when it's plugged in. Yes, you do have to disconnect it from the car not just the charger, but have you insurance of not being able to accidentally drive off with charger still connected . The FF battery is under the hood, so you either have to open the hood or the trunk to disconnect the charger.