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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Cylinderhead, Jun 4, 2022.

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  1. Cylinderhead

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    #1 Cylinderhead, Jun 4, 2022
    Having just run over, and ruined, my Ferrari battery tender, I wonder if there's a way to replace it without bothering the Fcar parts department. Can the magnetic connector be spliced onto a "parts store" trickle charger?
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  2. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    #2 flash32, Jun 4, 2022
    The answer is yes .. but to be sure can you post a pic of the connector
    I believe that is the mag type disk which has two wires .. it always can be taken apart IIRC - two tiny screws in disk
     
  3. rob5819

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    #3 rob5819, Jun 4, 2022
    cable https://www.cccharger.co.uk/product-page/ctek-ferrari-magnetic-connector

    battery tender https://www.amazon.com/CTEK-56-353-12-Volt-Battery-Charger/dp/B000FRLO9Y/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1493PJ7WXPU8W&keywords=ctek+7002+battery+charger&qid=1654354393&sprefix=ctek+7002,aps,160&sr=8-3
     
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  4. Mrpseudonym

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    #4 Mrpseudonym, Jun 4, 2022
    Best option is the CTEK MXS 5 or MXS 10. The original ferrari tender (which is as has been pointed out is just a rebadged CTEK) is rated under 5A so really not enough. As to the cable .. just google ‘cteck magnetic connector’ to find one closest to you.
     
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  5. Nospinzone

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    #5 Nospinzone, Jun 5, 2022
    I would also recommend the CTEK 7002.
     
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  6. Mrpseudonym

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    #6 Mrpseudonym, Jun 6, 2022
    Yep that would be even better than the MXS 5
     
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  7. 020147

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    #7 020147, Jun 6, 2022
    My 7002 has been absolutely flawless on my 488! I got a new magnetic connector on eBay at the time, I believe the seller posts on the forum too.

     
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  8. up4speed

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    #8 up4speed, Jun 7, 2022
    I preferred the MXS5 over the 7002 when I bought mine. The reason being that it has an automatic winter mode that adjusts for temperature, without me needing to select the function.
     

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