12V under Glove Box from always on to ignition on. - 6SpeedOnline

May 13, 2013 | 09:11 AM

Arielao

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12V under Glove Box from always on to ignition on.

Has anyone done a conversion of the 12v outlet under the glove box from always on to ignition on. If pics available it would be great.

Thanks in advance.

May 13, 2013 | 02:14 PM

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I assume this is to prevent battery drain when the car is off? If I am correct that doesn't sound like a DIY thing to do unless you are electrical savvy.

May 13, 2013 | 04:26 PM

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what are you trying to wire in? There are plenty of switched fuses, and using a fuse tap makes access super-easy. I installed my V1 this way.

May 13, 2013 | 06:58 PM

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This is where I plug in my trickle charger.
If you rewire it to be switched on with ignition, it defeats the purpose.
Draw is zero if nothing's plugged in anyway.

May 13, 2013 | 09:14 PM

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It's where my Escort is plugged in.

May 14, 2013 | 07:33 AM

Arielao

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I have a FM Transmitter and Bluetooth for the car and if I don't turn it off its on all the time. So I would like to leave it on but the 12V to go on/off with ignition.

May 14, 2013 | 08:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Arielao

I have a FM Transmitter and Bluetooth for the car and if I don't turn it off its on all the time. So I would like to leave it on but the 12V to go on/off with ignition.

You could tap into anything then in the fuesbox that is switched with ignition.
Just get a cigarette lighter plug with bare wire on the other end to connect.