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#120778 - 23/02/08 06:43 PM 12 volt power outlet
ELBURITO Offline
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Dose the power point in the front of the car ever turn its self off.

I use a radar detector and its getting annoying having to unplug it every time I stop the car, in case I empty the battery.

dose it eventually turn off on its own ?

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#120779 - 23/02/08 08:14 PM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: ELBURITO]
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No, the 12 volt power outlet next to the gear stick is a permanent live.
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#120780 - 23/02/08 11:42 PM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: Kev]
ELBURITO Offline
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dam it thats a pain

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#120781 - 25/02/08 08:56 PM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: ELBURITO]
ST_RED Offline
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Registered: 29/07/07
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Im sure it recomends anyway that you unplug stuff before switching on engine incase a surge kills your device.

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#120782 - 25/02/08 09:58 PM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: ELBURITO]
Scotty Offline
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Registered: 27/02/04
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Loc: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Quote:

Dose the power point in the front of the car ever turn its self off.

I use a radar detector and its getting annoying having to unplug it every time I stop the car, in case I empty the battery.

dose it eventually turn off on its own ?



You should be able to set your GPS to turn off after a set time...

My Origin B2 GPS Radar has this facility and i have it turn off after 5mins.

Also my Tom Tom XL turns off when its not being used...

Besides... you should ALWAYS remove your GPS from your car when you get out to avoid any unwanted theft or damage to your car... this shouldn't even be an issue?
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#120783 - 25/02/08 10:12 PM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: Scotty]
STrick Offline


Registered: 16/09/07
Posts: 1866
Loc: near derby
i don't see a problem with reaching down and unplugging! stop being lazy!!
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#120784 - 26/02/08 06:19 AM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: STrick]
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i don't see a problem with reaching down and unplugging! stop being lazy!!


I did prefered that my GPS stay on when the car is turn off like going to refuel cos on my polo everytime fill up the GPS turn off and have to reset everytime
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#120785 - 26/02/08 08:58 AM Re: 12 volt power outlet [Re: babyboom]
ELBURITO Offline
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Registered: 21/02/08
Posts: 25
Loc: Perth West aus
well it comes out of the car at uni and the shops but works car park is secure and at home it lives in garage.

will have a look into the settings but don't think it can be done. o well guess I will have to stop being lazy

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