12v accessory plug = Auto power off?
#1
12v accessory plug = Auto power off?
Just wondering if anyone knows if the 12v accessory/cigarette charging port in the center console has an auto-off feature or something. Just bought a radar detector and noticed that it stayed on after I exited the vehicle. Came back an hour later and it was off. Turned car on and radar detector automatically turned on. The detect has a 4 hour auto shutdown feature only, and must be enabled to function, so it seems the stang is powering down the plug.
The mustang manual says not to leave anything plugged in for fear of discharging the battery, which wouldnt be possible if it's turning itself off, so I'm now thoroughly confused as to whats happening.
The mustang manual says not to leave anything plugged in for fear of discharging the battery, which wouldnt be possible if it's turning itself off, so I'm now thoroughly confused as to whats happening.
#3
V6 Member
This is what the owner's manual says:
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point. To prevent the battery from
discharging accidentally:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.
Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will discharge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.
IMHO, I do not think the vehicle cuts power to the
auxiliary power points at any time after the power
is shut off.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point. To prevent the battery from
discharging accidentally:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.
Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will discharge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.
IMHO, I do not think the vehicle cuts power to the
auxiliary power points at any time after the power
is shut off.
#4
This is what the owner's manual says:
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point. To prevent the battery from
discharging accidentally:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.
Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will discharge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.
IMHO, I do not think the vehicle cuts power to the
auxiliary power points at any time after the power
is shut off.
Run the vehicle for full capacity use of the
power point. To prevent the battery from
discharging accidentally:
• Do not use the power point longer than
necessary when the vehicle is not
running.
• Do not leave devices plugged in
overnight or when you park your vehicle
for extended periods.
Note: If used when the vehicle is not
running, the battery will discharge. There
may be insufficient power to restart your
vehicle.
IMHO, I do not think the vehicle cuts power to the
auxiliary power points at any time after the power
is shut off.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gigantor
2005-2009 Mustang
31
5/11/23 07:31 PM
Rando
2010-2014 Mustang
8
8/25/21 11:12 AM