Can the Cigarette Lighter only be "hot" when the car is on?

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Old 03-20-2012, 05:17 PM
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Default Can the Cigarette Lighter only be "hot" when the car is on?

The CD player in my car went out so I started using my ipod via a FM transmitter. When I shut off the car, I also have to unplug the ipod and transmitter. Is there anyway I can change the Cig plug/Accessory plug to only be hot when the engine is on?

A Mercedes I had let you switch a fuse from spot one to spot two to accomplish this.

Anyone know if the Camaro has something similar?
 

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Old 03-20-2012, 05:26 PM
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You can probably tap into the remote wire going to the radio.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 06:54 PM
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^^^ yep you would need to tap into a switched wire.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 07:02 PM
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Lighters can pull a lot of amp so be carful where you pull from. There is no simple way switch which side of the fusebox power is pulled form.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 08:08 PM
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Excellent. So I could go to an auto parts store and buy an aux power outlet; then wire it to a switched power supply, therefore keeping my wiring harness in tact.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 10:12 PM
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make sure to put a fuse in the line as close to the hot side as you can
 
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