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Old 04-08-2015 | 04:15 PM
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Question can I power off cigarette lighter?

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I have a dash cam and radar detector installed in my '07 HHR Panel . The cigarette lighter/power outlet always stays On and If I don't turn off these devices manually it kills the battery . Is there any place where I can tap into power that cuts off when the car is turned off?

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Old 04-08-2015 | 04:21 PM
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I found on my '09 that I have a fuse in the panel for the sunroof. I dont have a sunroof so thats where i have plugged in those type of devices. It comes on when the car starts or the key is turned to accessory. And shuts off when the car door opens with the key removed or times out like the dome lights

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Old 04-08-2015 | 04:39 PM
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I don't see why you couldn't splice in a manual power toggle and maybe run it to the drivers side..
Old 04-08-2015 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lethal Tendencies
I found on my '09 that I have a fuse in the panel for the sunroof. I dont have a sunroof so thats where i have plugged in those type of devices. It comes on when the car starts or the key is turned to accessory. And shuts off when the car door opens with the key removed or times out like the dome lights
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That's a fuse tap right? What type/size? Also what fuse # is to the roof one to? I checked under the hood and I'm assuming it's #10 L/GATE/S/ROOF (20A)?

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I don't see why you couldn't splice in a manual power toggle and maybe run it to the drivers side..
Thanks for the reply. Splice manual power toggle like a switch? Was thinking about that but want to avoid any manual intervention.
Old 04-08-2015 | 06:54 PM
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Never mind. Found the other fuse box inside on the passenger side.





YEAH!!! t it does work with the ignition on my '07 HHR Panel!!!



THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Old 04-08-2015 | 07:14 PM
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Probably could have looked in the Owners Manual? Link in my sig.
Old 04-08-2015 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FerociousHHR
Never mind. Found the other fuse box inside on the passenger side.





YEAH!!! t it does work with the ignition on my '07 HHR Panel!!!



THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!


Cool good luck with your install. I run a dash cam too. You can catch some crazy stuff on camera.
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