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Can anyone confirm on a 2021 highline V6, the 12v outlet in the dash tray on top, is it meant to power down? I run my dashcam form it, and it seems to stay on, and over a longer period, flattens the battery.
not sure if its meant to, i may just bite the bullet and hardwire the cam to a switches power source, but it was super convenient to use that one.
thanks
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Just get a couple of Addafuses and connect it to the fuse box DO NOT use ABS or AIRBAG fusesOriginally Posted by meeso
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Ack. understand. Got me confused as hell why VW would enable a lighter socket to retain power on after ignition switched off?
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Yes. It stays on permanently. Campers love it. You don't need to have a key in the ignition to run your LED's from your Kings' pull out awning, for instance.
Also, you can plug your 10w solar panel into it to keep the battery charged. My solar panel sits there on the dash if the vehicle is going to be stationary for any length of time. A block of foam holds it up against the glass.
If this permanently on state is an issue, do what I did and plug in the solar panel when parked for extended periods and
1) buy one of those multi outlet powerboards with the switches for each outlet and 2 USB ports. Has a digital voltmeter on the end of the lighter socket plug. When you stop, isolate any circuits from the powerboard. The board has an LED ring around each port so that you can easily see if it's got power or not. Ebay purchase. About $12. And you now have a diagnostic on your electricals - a voltmeter.
2) get a Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR). The VSR will isolate load from source when voltage drops below 12.7v. Cheap on ebay.
Insert the VSR at the main power distribution board off the battery. There's about 5 major circuits there. It's all good. The VSR's are rated to 120 amps and this way, you don't see the VSR but only the circuits you want isolated are cut when battery voltage drops (usually shortly after stopping motor). You'll need to get a couple of copper cable lugs to complete the connection. And a metre of heavy duty household cabling from Bunnings. Solid core is my favourite if you can find it but multistrand is fine. This way, the circuit is self isolating, fully automatically engaging and you don't see any of the modifications. They are all under the bonnet. And it's good for 120 amps. I've got another two outlets in the tub. If they're all on the same circuit, one VSR can handle the lot.
Last edited by Newkidontheblok; 12-08-2022 at 10:13 PM.
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Thanks both. i actually like Newkids reply, it seems to me that he was providing a bit of logical reply, directly acknowledging the query. No need for a sarcastic reply , Yes, i can and should have wired it exactly as you say, the wiring isnt an issue, it was the choice of power source, and when these cams come with a cig socket plug, why not use a source thats close and accessable. What most people dont know is which sources are turned off after ignition. i wrongly assumed this one was and didnt check with a meter.
Try be humble !
Newkid.. thanks mate
Last edited by meeso; 14-08-2022 at 01:46 PM.
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Take this with a grain of salt, but on the MQB chassis cars (Golf Mk7, Passat B8, Tiguan etc) you can move the position of a fuse to switch the cigarette/12v outlets from permanently on to switched. Not sure if this also applies to the Amarok. It could be worth investigating:
How To Make Your 12v Outlet Stay On ~ No Tools Required - YouTube
Retired Dubber
Not on all of them as you would see if you looked at an Amarok fuse box Fuse 59 is supposedly the ciggy socket
Also it seems the Amarok is NOT built on the MQB platform.
Last edited by Guest001; 17-08-2022 at 03:28 PM.
2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan
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Hence the "take this with a grain of salt" part of my post
From what I've uncovered, fuse number 43 (25A) is the correct fuse for the cigarette lighter socket on the "68" fuse box that you've pictured above.
It seems that you're referring to the older fuse panel on which no. 59 is the 25A fuse for "12V outlets no. 2 and 3" and no. 52 is the front cigarette lighter socket.
Last edited by petemac110; 17-08-2022 at 03:33 PM.
Retired Dubber
Fair enough but none of them appear to be able to be moved like in my Tig EtcHence the "take this with a grain of salt" part of my post
From what I've uncovered, fuse number 43 (25A) is the correct fuse for the cigarette lighter socket on the "68" fuse box that you've pictured above.
It seems that you're referring to the older fuse panel on which no. 59 is the 25A fuse for "12V outlets no. 2 and 3" and no. 52 is the front cigarette lighter socket.
2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan
Retired Dubber
I prefer to be tidy and not have wires hanging out of fag power so always do it the accepted way, which if nothing else is tidy and not obvious that you have a camera.
In both my cars the cameras and toll tags are blacked out with matte black paint and can hardly be seen With cameras worth near to a grand it pays to hide as much as you can. I certainly would never use a cheap power board after seeing one overheat and nearly go on fire. Yes I know 12v wont do that but cheap is never good..
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