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thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 308
  
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I bought a ctek MXS 5 at the beginning of the first lockdown,used it constantly until March this year when it died. I put that down to bad luck and bought another one.That’s just died yesterday,same symptoms,power in but no lights and no charge. I emailed ctek customer support who said it must be returned to Amazon where I bought it.It’s being collected tomorrow and I will get a refund.
I can’t buy another of the same after this experience and looking online I am not the only one.
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 7th Jun 2022 2:14 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13041
 
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I thought Halfrauds stopped selling them because they'd started selling in Lidl ... perhaps it was the number of failures? .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 7th Jun 2022 2:18 pm |
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thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 308
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It’s a shame for what used to be a trusted brand, but on the plus side,the guarantee works.
Now I am looking for a replacement reliable smart charger that won’t cause a financial crisis.
Andy
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| 7th Jun 2022 2:41 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10735
  
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Plenty on eBay for inspiration.
But don’t be surprised if half of them have ctek internals!
But if you are lucky they maybe older, more reliable models
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| 7th Jun 2022 3:05 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13041
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Looking at Halfrauds, they have some back in stock ... but NOCO look to be the premium charger.
Perhaps ctek have worked out how much money is in EV charging cables? .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 7th Jun 2022 3:06 pm |
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defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1476
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The ones in Lidl for £13 has done great for our cars and motorcycles for the past few years.
Even if it stops working, throw away and buy again.
I think they are in again on the centre isles as i saw them a couple of days ago.
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| 7th Jun 2022 4:38 pm |
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Stevepd
Member Since: 06 Mar 2018
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 392
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We’ve got a Maypole one and it’s been fine over the years. Wish there way a way of making connect to the tow bar adaptor from the shop though. visiting from www.rrsport.co.uk
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| 7th Jun 2022 6:33 pm |
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leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4316
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IIRC there can be an issue with the Ctek charger button sticking. There are instructions on the net how to release it. Might be worth an investigation. Now hands up time I have to look at one of my chargers to see if it is an easy repair or not!
Brendan
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| 7th Jun 2022 7:05 pm |
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BazH
Member Since: 10 Mar 2020
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 39
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I've had one must be 9 years, used every other day to charge car batteries powering electric fences, changing modes to then charge the quad, and the odd car charge, its been top notch, even with randon users messing with it.
Funnily enough just had a comfort lead arrive for it today.
My experience is all good  D3 TDV6 SE '06
D2 TD5 ES '02
Defender 90 300 TDI '96
Everything Ford CV
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| 7th Jun 2022 7:29 pm |
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M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8243
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So have I, mine must be 10 years old and use it regular, but my 3 year old AMG battery is on its way out maybe because my Ctek that I use to charge it does not have the AMG facility.  It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
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| 8th Jun 2022 3:30 pm |
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Geoff at Drym
Member Since: 18 May 2015
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 584
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I had one for about two years plus, didn't get overused but it played up and ruined my tractor battery. Now gone back to my Clarke charger with no problems whatsoever. You can't beat old, uncomplicated items. And yes, I'm a bit of a grumpy old f..t!  2007 Disco3 2.7 tdv6 SE
gvif with reversing camera
V8 brakes with new EPB module and shoes
Later D4 grille
Alive tuning remap
Mazda MX5
Ferguson ted20 tractor
Hyundai Getz 1.4 (wife's )
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| 8th Jun 2022 3:38 pm |
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moorman
Member Since: 05 Jul 2009
Location: East Anglia
Posts: 276
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I have also given up on Ctex chargers and moved to Noco. I must have about 6 or 7 ctexs but I lost 2 in quick succession (these were some of the newer versions). I’ve got a noco twin unit to charge twin batteries on a trailer and a substantial 12/24 volt one to keep my caravan battery in top condition. The ctex ones only just got to the end of the warranty period which really annoyed me so I voted with my wallet. I also have the noco power pack unit which is very useful.
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| 8th Jun 2022 6:10 pm |
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