Hi
As you probs know by now I have a 406. Now, I want to make the cigarette lighter permanently live. I assume that I can just cut the current "ignition live" wire and join it to a "permanent live"?
It's for a fridge by the way - going touring Europe!
Thanks Oli
In article , Oli writes
Fridges typically take 10 or more amps (Peltier cooling type) - would flatten a fully charged battery fairly soon.
Yes, but bear in mind that fridges use an awful lot of power.
It's much easier than that. If you find the currect fuse in the below-dash fusebox you'll see that it can be inserted in two positions: there are three slots in line and the fuse bridges two of them. Remove, and re-insert in the other position and the job is done.
HTH
Simon.
You need to make sure the permanently live circuit is up to the job - although you may not use the cigar lighter, others may and it takes about
10 amps. I'd also install a line fuse for safety if you're not sure of the fusing of the circuit you use.Don't do it unless you don't mind returning to a flat battery on a regular basis!
Bargaincrazy are selling a 'camping gaz' cooler which is the same as the one I use - it automatically switches off when the car battery drops below a set voltage - normally 3-4 hours after leaving the car. My car has never failed to start - absolutely brilliant.
I agree, they are fine while on the move but not something to be left connected and left running in the car while you are on the beach. Saw a few British families stranded after using them last year.
Gio.
Don't understand this,I've got a 406 and is always live.You can use it with the ignition off as I often do when plugging in my electric tyre inflator. I don't have the wiring to hand but mine is live all the time.
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