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Are the lighter outlets in the console and in the rear hot all the time?

I suspect they go to sleep after a while. Not good because I want to plug a flat tow braking system into it.
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Are the lighter outlets in the console and in the rear hot all the time?

I suspect they go to sleep after a while. Not good because I want to plug a flat tow braking system into it.
I think you can change the time limit with forscan, not sure if you can leave it powered continuously though.
 

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Been along time since I've heard the term cigarette ligjter...i dont think ive seen one in a vehicle in About 30 years.
 

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They do shut off in 45 min or so. I ran a fused wire from the battery to a cigarette lighter outlet I mounted at the drivers kick panel for my flat tow.
 

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They do shut off in 45 min or so. I ran a fused wire from the battery to a cigarette lighter outlet I mounted at the drivers kick panel for my flat tow.
This. 30-45 minutes or so. Just wire one up directly to the battery.

I have my portable power station plugged into it. Helps ensure I don't accidentally drain the car battery.

I know other solutions exist, I've seen quite a few on here.
 

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Thanks everyone. I'll wire one up direct from the batt. Not like I needed MORE things to do before I head out to the dez on friday morning. Working tomorrow just became optional. :)
 

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This. 30-45 minutes or so. Just wire one up directly to the battery.

I have my portable power station plugged into it. Helps ensure I don't accidentally drain the car battery.

I know other solutions exist, I've seen quite a few on here.
I wired my reverse/camp/chase lights into one so I can use them we Bronco is off but not risk battery drain
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