Ash tray 12v socket ???

Naylz · Post by **Naylz** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:30 pm

Should the ashtray 12v socket always be live??? I would prefer it to go off with the ignition, is there a quick fix to do this?

Thrustyjust · Post by **Thrustyjust** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:56 pm

Mines live which is perfect for sticking the battery optimiser on , as not an everyday car.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:44 pm

Yes, I'm pretty sure they are always live on the E85/86s.

I suppose you might be able to move the connection on the back of the fuse-box to a circuit that does go off if it's that big an issue.

Zoomer · Post by **Zoomer** » Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:49 pm

I just ease my USB adaptor out of the socket when I put mine away

MalNCH · Post by **MalNCH** » Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:15 am

For me it's useful being live, my dash cam is plugged in it so motion detection recording works, saves me the hassle of hard wiring and means I can use the cam in my other cars if needed.

Naylz · Post by **Naylz** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:34 pm

Thanks all

NickDE · Post by **NickDE** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:22 pm

All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:09 pm

NickDE wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:22 pm All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time

Actually I don't think they do any more - my 06 plate E91 and 55 plate E90 ones aren't live when the ignition is off.

I had to put the key in to use a compressor for my tyres! (First world problem I know).

NickDE · Post by **NickDE** » Sun Jun 16, 2019 8:21 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2019 11:09 pm
NickDE wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2019 9:22 pm All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time
Actually I don't think they do any more - my 06 plate E91 and 55 plate E90 ones aren't live when the ignition is off.

I had to put the key in to use a compressor for my tyres! (First world problem I know).

My Word ! I'm glad my world only runs from E30 to E86 !

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