Cig lighter socket doesnt cut power?

topcat87 · 12-26-2012, 12:14 PM

I just installed a driving recorder and i realised that after engine off and doors are lock power is still supplied to the 12v socket??

Is this normal or is my car coded wrongly from the dealer

howiegu · 12-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Yes for about 15 minutes or so, then it's off.

topcat87 · 12-26-2012, 12:33 PM

I see, that's really weird though. If we plugged in a gps plus 2 recorders I'd imagine the devices would be draining a fair bit of battery in 15mins

bcl0328 · 12-26-2012, 02:06 PM

have you seen the size of the battery?

12-26-2012, 12:14 PM	#1
topcat87 Banned 35 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (3)	Cig lighter socket doesnt cut power? I just installed a driving recorder and i realised that after engine off and doors are lock power is still supplied to the 12v socket?? Is this normal or is my car coded wrongly from the dealer
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12-26-2012, 12:26 PM	#2
howiegu Member 55 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 22%E2%80%99 M440 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Yes for about 15 minutes or so, then it's off.
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12-26-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
topcat87 Banned 35 Rep 356 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Here iTrader: (3)	I see, that's really weird though. If we plugged in a gps plus 2 recorders I'd imagine the devices would be draining a fair bit of battery in 15mins
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12-26-2012, 02:06 PM	#4
bcl0328 Major 127 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD iTrader: (0)	have you seen the size of the battery?
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