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Re: 12V Power 200 84

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Wed Nov 14 00:04 CST 2001 [RELATED]

John --

"...that doesn't go off when the ignition goes off..."

Using a test light or voltmeter, survey your fuse panel. You'll find that the fuses cluster into three categories. First, some fuses are powered with the ignition switch in the "acc" position. Second, you'll find more fuses that are powered in the "run" position (and the first group are still powered). And finally, you'll find a group of fuses that are always powered even with the key off and out. These are for things such as the interior light, brakelights, clock, and a few other accessories.

Some of these fuses may not be used or are very lightly used. You should be able to move the female connector (that goes to the lighter socket) to one of these "lightly used, always powered" fuse tabs.

Be sure to note which fuse now supplies the lighter. Be sure to install a fuse of adequate capacity.

Also -- AND THIS IS IMPORTANT -- be sure to disconnect the battery ground cable before you start probing around the fuse panel. You might otherwise short an unfused wire to ground and burn up your car.





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