Toyota Avensis t25 2007 - Toyota avensis always on power outlet - Jason J Walsh

Hi guys

I have just purchased the above beast. Unfortunately, as with so many cars these days, the power outlet -cigarrette lighter-only becomes live with the ignition. Any ideas welcome.

Thanks

Toyota Avensis t25 2007 - Toyota avensis always on power outlet - elekie&a/c doctor
Get the socket rewired to a permanent supply source. Probably need some alterations in the wiring . If it’s got it’s own separate fuse , then it can be done at the fuse box .
Toyota Avensis t25 2007 - Toyota avensis always on power outlet - Andrew-T

This has pluses and minuses. My old car has a permanently-live cigar lighter, so no problem there - remove whatever is plugged in after use. If the ignition has to be on, removing the key automatically deadens whatever is plugged in. On the other hand you can remove the appliance and forget to remove the key, thereby flattening the battery overnight.

I know, I have done it :-(