Cigar Lighter Power On With Key?

1. TRisely Newbie Joined: Aug 2012 Leicester Posts: 9

   #1 10th November 2012, 17:24

   Is the cigar lighter on a permanently live circuit or does it only receive power when the switch is on ACC? I'm thinking about wiring some stuff to the cigar lighter but would like it all to turn off (in case I forget to turn it off) when I take the key out. I have a Mk 1 Saxo east coast. Cheers for the help!
2. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

   #2 10th November 2012, 17:34

   cig lighter is a constant live..
   
   there is a wire you need that is part of the stereo, but i dont know which one, narrows your search though
3. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #3 10th November 2012, 17:44

   Cut the constant 12v feed and fit a relay with a 12v ignition switched feed. That way your not touching the radio wires and the cigar lighter is independent.
4. TRisely Newbie Joined: Aug 2012 Leicester Posts: 9

   #4 11th November 2012, 14:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Cut the constant 12v feed and fit a relay with a 12v ignition switched feed. That way your not touching the radio wires and the cigar lighter is independent.

   What relay should I use? I'm not that familiar with them.