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Hey All...
Have you ever wished that the cigar lighters/outlets were turned on and off with the ignition? I have a radar detector, wireless backup sensor, and a XM radio that I always forget to unplug when I'm done driving. That usally leads to a dead battery. The H1, H2, and H3 all have cigar lighters that are always on no matter what the vehicle is doing.
If you're interested in switching those outlets, I have a quick and easy way without any modifications to the internal wires. Easy to install and easy to put back to normal. It's really Plug & Play.
You build a quick and easy circuit that takes around 15 min and about $8. Take out 2 fuses, and plug in your new circuit. Everything stays protected with the correct fuse ratings. When you turn off the ignition, those outlets will go dead. I did this with all of my vehicles. In fact when you sell that vehicle, you can unplug the circuit and keep it for the next vehicle. As long as it uses the mini fuses. Most do.
If there is any interest in this, I'll scan my little sketch and add it to this thread.
Have you ever wished that the cigar lighters/outlets were turned on and off with the ignition? I have a radar detector, wireless backup sensor, and a XM radio that I always forget to unplug when I'm done driving. That usally leads to a dead battery. The H1, H2, and H3 all have cigar lighters that are always on no matter what the vehicle is doing.
If you're interested in switching those outlets, I have a quick and easy way without any modifications to the internal wires. Easy to install and easy to put back to normal. It's really Plug & Play.
You build a quick and easy circuit that takes around 15 min and about $8. Take out 2 fuses, and plug in your new circuit. Everything stays protected with the correct fuse ratings. When you turn off the ignition, those outlets will go dead. I did this with all of my vehicles. In fact when you sell that vehicle, you can unplug the circuit and keep it for the next vehicle. As long as it uses the mini fuses. Most do.
If there is any interest in this, I'll scan my little sketch and add it to this thread.