Does the AC outlet cut off power when engine turned off

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09-06-2008, 01:28 AM

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Does the AC outlet cut off power when engine turned off

To 09 owners: will the AC outlet automatically cut off the power to attached portable electronics if you turn off the car engine?

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09-07-2008, 04:20 PM

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yes it does cut off, I plugged an adapter in no lights came on then turning the car on brought it to life.

09-07-2008, 04:30 PM

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There is an AC outlet? Where is it? I was only aware of the 12V DC outlet.

09-07-2008, 04:31 PM

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this is no AC outlet only 1 DC outlet in the front right infront of the center cup holders.

09-07-2008, 04:41 PM

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haha... when i saw ac i was thinking

but anywho...the battery is so small, it wouldn't be a good idea to have constant power when the engine is off...

constant power would be nice though.

09-07-2008, 04:53 PM

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Does the DC aux outlet stay on when the switch is in the accessory position? Thanks.

09-07-2008, 07:35 PM

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Sorry folks I meant DC... district of columnbia...

Thanks for the info!

09-07-2008, 07:38 PM

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does the dc outlet stay on in the 09s? pretty sure it doesnt in the 07...havent really used mine much.

09-07-2008, 07:41 PM

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No it doesn't according to the above posts. That's a good thing though. Prevents battery drain. Also if you have a Garmin or portable GPS, it will automatically turn it off when the power is cut off.