Accessory power sockets off @ key-off... can this be overridden?

Lone Ranger · 10-10-2008, 03:00 PM

Noticed today when trying to charge my cellular phone on the car charger. The Forester cuts off power to the accessory power sockets when you turn off the ignition key.

I guess this is how Subaru wants it, but on my other cars I can leave the cell phone hooked up to the charger and it will finish charging if left in the car because the accessory sockets stay juiced when the key is off.

I don't suppose there's any way to override this feature on the Forester ('09 model) so you can run an accessory when the ignition key is off?

2.5x_sleeper · 10-10-2008, 05:20 PM

^^

Do a search on this "accessory power" (with the quotes) & you'll find what you seek...:)

Bobby...

joe r · 10-10-2008, 05:57 PM

Yes it can.

ScoobyMods.com is another great forum also.

joe r

Lone Ranger · 10-10-2008, 06:18 PM

Okay, but I'm not very good at electrical tasks.

joe r · 10-10-2008, 06:24 PM

If not you could always swing into yoru local car audio shop & they can do this for you.I know because I do it on just about every Subaru sold in my small town.lol

joe r

10-10-2008, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lone Ranger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 253 Gallery: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Accessory power sockets off @ key-off... can this be overridden? Noticed today when trying to charge my cellular phone on the car charger. The Forester cuts off power to the accessory power sockets when you turn off the ignition key. I guess this is how Subaru wants it, but on my other cars I can leave the cell phone hooked up to the charger and it will finish charging if left in the car because the accessory sockets stay juiced when the key is off. I don't suppose there's any way to override this feature on the Forester ('09 model) so you can run an accessory when the ignition key is off?

10-10-2008, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
2.5x_sleeper Need more MODs! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 1,967 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 10 / 100%	^^ Do a search on this "accessory power" (with the quotes) & you'll find what you seek...:) Bobby... __________________ 2003 Pacifica Blue Pearl Metallic 2.5X 4EAT +AVO turbo kit!

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joe r Pleiads' biggest leghumper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wenatchee,Wa 98801 Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 23 / 100%	Yes it can. ScoobyMods.com is another great forum also. joe r __________________ 04 FXT manual Platinum Silver = Mine. 04 FXT auto Sierra Gold = Hers.

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joe r Pleiads' biggest leghumper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wenatchee,Wa 98801 Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 23 / 100%	If not you could always swing into yoru local car audio shop & they can do this for you.I know because I do it on just about every Subaru sold in my small town.lol joe r __________________ 04 FXT manual Platinum Silver = Mine. 04 FXT auto Sierra Gold = Hers.

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10-10-2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lone Ranger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 253 Gallery: 24 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Okay, but I'm not very good at electrical tasks.