Constant 12V power outlets

Great mod. Actually I was thinking of adding 1power outlets (all-time running) behind the armrest box. Usually I have my coolant behind the driver seat or DVD player on top of armrest for kids, so I need outlet there, plus I can recharge my cell phone in the small tray behind DAC control button.
BTW, after these mods, what's happening with outlet in trunk? Is it working after ignition is off too?
 
AlexJet said:
BTW, after these mods, what's happening with outlet in trunk? Is it working after ignition is off too?
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Yes. All the stock 12V outlets are on the DC SKT circuit. That's why I did this in the first place. To keep the Koolatron in the back operating.
 
Cool!

I love these "Fixes". Thank you Kmvreter! Now I just need to find a different switched power for my radar detector.
 
Kmvreter said:
Yes. All the stock 12V outlets are on the DC SKT circuit. That's why I did this in the first place. To keep the Koolatron in the back operating.
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Nice mod Kmreter. It took me about 10 minutes thanks to your explanations and pictures. One question though, my cigarette lighter does not work with this mod....is there another mod I need to do? The only 12 V. outlets working with this mod is the one in front and on the cargo. I appreciate your response. Thanks
 
Luis said:
One question though, my cigarette lighter does not work with this mod....is there another mod I need to do? The only 12 V. outlets working with this mod is the one in front and on the cargo.
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Not sure about this because I don't have the third (cig. lighter) outlet. I would think they are all on the same circuit but obviously not. You could look at the wiring diagrams to figure a mod for this (again, I don't have the outlet so I wouldn't need to mod it.)
 
Luis said:
Nice mod Kmreter. It took me about 10 minutes thanks to your explanations and pictures. One question though, my cigarette lighter does not work with this mod....is there another mod I need to do? The only 12 V. outlets working with this mod is the one in front and on the cargo. I appreciate your response. Thanks
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Actually you might want one switched outlet for a radar detector or similar equipment that you want turned off when the ignition is off. Sort of the best of both worlds:)
 
out4running said:
This may be a stupid question, but having the 12V on all the time, would that run down the battery?
Thanks
-Scott
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yes.. and depends on what you have on all the time. Charging a phone vs. keeping a laptop running.

Having the on/off switch will prevent unneccessary charging of toys.
 
iFORCE said:
yes.. and depends on what you have on all the time. Charging a phone vs. keeping a laptop running.

Having the on/off switch will prevent unneccessary charging of toys.
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Thanks iForce for the reply, is there another thread that talks about the on/off switch, and how to install it.
Thanks
 
iFORCE said:
yes.. and depends on what you have on all the time. Charging a phone vs. keeping a laptop running.

Having the on/off switch will prevent unneccessary charging of toys.
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Yes.. and no.
No you won't drain the battery if nothing is plugged in to use power (just like the "old" days with cigarette lighters.)
Yes if, as iFORCE said, you keep something large on (not a cell phone.)
I was originally thinking of doing this mod by powering the relay from a switched circuit using a new switch in the dash. This can be done but I don't have a personal need to switch the circuit on & off so I just did this mod by removing the relay and jumpering it.
 
I just did this mod and it works great. I also added 2 more outlets. I'll get some pics tomm to show you all the locations. Thanks for the info. I really love this forum. :D
 
Kind of the same thing.....what about if you don't have the plug in inside the arm rest. The 110 standard plug with the inverter, can this be added later? I think this is standard on the limiteds?
 
Does anyone have any knowledge about how to add an in-dash switch to the system?
Do you just switch the jumper? or is there a better way to do it?
 
zduchene said:
Does anyone have any knowledge about how to add an in-dash switch to the system?
Do you just switch the jumper? or is there a better way to do it?
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No, DON'T switch the jumper. You risk overheating the wires and melting things. Switch using the original relay you pulled. This would involve custom short "pigtail" wires. I'm not sure if there is enough room behind the dash to fit this.
 
Kmvreter said:
No, DON'T switch the jumper. You risk overheating the wires and melting things. Switch using the original relay you pulled. This would involve custom short "pigtail" wires. I'm not sure if there is enough room behind the dash to fit this.
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can you post directions on how to switch with the original relay?
 
zduchene said:
can you post directions on how to switch with the original relay?
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I haven't done this myself (I don't have a need to; maybe in the future) so I don't have specific directions. I don't even know if there is enough room to fit this once you put the junction block back into the dash. Could be tricky. My main concern would be with live wires vibrating loose in an enclosed space.
 
battery hooked up and accessories

After the mod is completed and the battery is hooked back up, does this affect the operation of anything like the compass, Homelink, or moonroof? Does anything have to be reset? Thanks for your help in advance.
 
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Ova said:
After the mod is completed and the battery is hooked back up, does this affect the operation of anything like the compass, Homelink, or moonroof? Does anything have to be reset? Thanks for your help in advance.
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I didn't disconnect the battery first (I thought of it as I disconnected the first harness) but I noticed two things...

I had to "normalize" the driver's door window switch. Just hold the switch in the full up position 2 seconds or so. It's explained in the manual along with some other things to watch for after disconnecting the battery.

Also, note that the compass/automatic rearview mirror stays powered all the time after the operation.

Les
 
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