2000 z71 auxiliary power

[aidandj]

So I have a really simple question, I just cant find the answer anywhere else. The two auxiliary power plugs seem to still be powered when the key is removed. Is this normal? If so is there any way to disable this? I leave my radar detector plugged in 24/7 and i dont want it killing the battery.

 

[NorCalBryan]

You'd have to re-wire one of the outlets to a switched 12v lead.

If I were you, and the radar detector spent all of it's time in the vehicle, I'd just hard wire it to a circuit that's hot only when the key is switched on. That way, it looks super clean, and you still have both outlets available.

 

[aidandj]

You'd have to re-wire one of the outlets to a switched 12v lead.

If I were you, and the radar detector spent all of it's time in the vehicle, I'd just hard wire it to a circuit that's hot only when the key is switched on. That way, it looks super clean, and you still have both outlets available.

How hard would it be to just wire both as switched. Because I am always leaving things plugged in and don't want my battery to die.

 

[2005yukonxl]

not hard. probally one of the easier things one would do. just have a basic working knowledge of auto eletrical systems. if u dont, then dont try it.

 

[aidandj]

Haha, I just bought my first car and trying to learn everything. Any how-to guides for wiring them? or should i start with more basic things first

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Oh and btw, how much power does a phone charger draw when its not plugged in to the phone. Can i leave it overnight?

 

[ImPrettySnazzy]

not to be a smartass or anything, but why dont you just unplug the shit? haha

 

[aidandj]

That would be ideal except I'm really forgetful and I know I'm gonna end up needing a jump one of these mornings

 

[M3PO]

Leaving items plugged in and in plane view is the perfect recipe for a car break in.

I like having the outlets on all the time. I've had many foreign cars, and the switched outlets are annoying, if you want charge your phone or something else, you have to leave your key in the ignition. My outlet in my center console of my Denali is perfect, I can charge and hide something with no keys left behind.