N Naylz Member Jun 13, 2019 #1 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?
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?
T Thrustyjust Active member Thatcham, Berkshire Jun 13, 2019 #2 Mines live which is perfect for sticking the battery optimiser on , as not an everyday car.
Mr Tidy Moderator North West Surrey Staff member Site Supporter Jun 13, 2019 #3 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.
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.
Z Zoomer Senior member Staffordshire Moorlands Jun 13, 2019 #4 I just ease my USB adaptor out of the socket when I put mine away
M MalNCH Active member Old Costessey (Nr. Norwich) Jun 14, 2019 #5 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.
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.
N NickDE Senior member Newcastle upon Tyne Jun 15, 2019 #7 All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time
Mr Tidy Moderator North West Surrey Staff member Site Supporter Jun 15, 2019 #8 NickDE said: All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time Click to expand... 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). :lol:
NickDE said: All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time Click to expand... 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). :lol:
N NickDE Senior member Newcastle upon Tyne Jun 16, 2019 #9 Mr Tidy said: NickDE said: All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time Click to expand... 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). :lol: Click to expand... My Word ! I'm glad my world only runs from E30 to E86 !
Mr Tidy said: NickDE said: All BMWs keep their ciggy lighters live all the time Click to expand... 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). :lol: Click to expand... My Word ! I'm glad my world only runs from E30 to E86 !
