gjb89 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 I'm looking for a 12 VDC point I can tap into that is only hot when the car is running. Anyone know of one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 AFAIK all of the power outlets are hot at all times. You would need to rewire the socket to a hot in run circuit or wire in a relay which activates from a hot in run circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlancer Posted September 12, 2016 Report Share Posted September 12, 2016 A few of us have wired radar detectors and dash cams to Delayed Accessory #23 ( http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/19282-access-passenger-compartment-fuse-panel/ ) I have my camera wired to that one and seems to work well. Power stays on a bit after the vehicle is turned off, but the power to that fuse does turn off at some point (either timed or when door is opened, can't remember) Of course getting to the fuse panel is an adventure in itself... -SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted October 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Since my boost gauge is mounted in the lower compartment in front of the shifter I ended up tapping into the light that is built into the compartment. That way when I close the compartment the lighting on the gauge shuts off, also the light will only turn on when the headlights are on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb89 Posted October 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2016 Here is a better picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 What are you wanting to hook up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMatt Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 It appears that using forscan you could set the power plugs to shut off a second after turning off the car. I'll be trying this myself Monday or Tuesday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaMatt Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 I'll confirm that the power point timer can be modified with forscan. Same programming as for fusion and F150. My 12v sockets now power off 1 second after turning off the car and opening the driver's door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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