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Old 07-05-2007, 09:14 AM
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Default Re: Permanent power to Outlets
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Originally Posted by SPL View Post
Paulgw — One easy way to get low-current 12-V power, even when the car is off, would be to connect to the DLC3 (i.e., "OBDII") diagnostic connector below the steering column. It's permanently powered: pin 4 is chassis ground, and pin 16 is +12 V. You'd need to buy a plug and wire an appropriate adapter cable.

Stan
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Thanks Stan that sounds like a great idea I will definitely try this when I get a chance.

Will see if it is practical to reconnect 1 of the 2 power adapters to this source on the input side of pin 16. If not will buy a DLC3 plug and wire to a 3rd power adapter.

On second thoughts I will probably go the latter route so I do not forget and plug in something that might draw too much current by mistake. Do you know if pin 16 is fused and if so what it's rating of it is?

Regards, Paul

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