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Mk5 golf 12v socket

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    Mk5 golf 12v socket

    Hi guys i have a dash cam fitted in my golf but the only problem i have is the front 12v socket is always live and i want to know is there a way it can be changed so it only turns on with ignition?
    Last edited by JustCruisn; 17-01-2016, 07:33 PM.
    Tags: 12v, changed, ignition, socket, turns
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    You sure it doesn't turn off with the CANBUS? Like if you switch a cabin light on manually, it turns off when you lock the car?

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    • #3
      No does not turn off

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      • #4
        Other than wiring something up between the ignition barrel and the 12V socket, then AFAIK you can't code anything like that.

        I'm not saying I don't believe you but I feel as though VW wouldn't do that, it's too easy a thing for people to do and would flatten the battery a lot

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        • #5
          Yeah its such a pain everytime having to unplug it

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          • #6
            My front 12v socket operates in sync with the ignition... Would have thought that is standard?

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            • #7
              I haven't checked my front 12V socket but the one in the boot stays on. I know because it flattened the battery when the fridge was left on by mistake. '06 TDI.
              Understand how it works, troubleshoot logically BEFORE replacing parts.
              2001 T4 TRAKKA Syncro 2.5TDI,2006 Mk5 2.0TDI Golf manual,2001 Polo 1.4 16V manual [now sold], '09 2.0CR TDI Tiguan manual,
              Numerous Mk1 Golf diesels

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              • #8
                Yep ours is on 24/7. We just lift the plug to the GPS up slightly, works fine, too easy.

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