Author Topic: Cigarette Lighter OK to leave things plugged? (Read 3798 times)

russd1978 · « **on:** March 10, 2011, 05:33:13 PM »

Hi,

Just picked up my 2010 ES today, really liking the car compared to my old Fiesta! However, I just wanted to ask other Jazz/Fit users: Is it safe to leave my TomTom charger plugged in when I park and lock the vehicle. I know that the cigarette lighter only powers devices when the ignition is at the "I" position, so theoretically it shouldn't do any harm should it?

Its just its quite a tight fit in the socket and I'm concerned I may damage the socket if I plug/unplug it every time I want to use my sat nav.

Any advice much appreciated

Russ

dogbiscuit · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2011, 08:28:47 PM »

I have a USB charger that I leave plugged in all the time. This provides me with a USB (type A) socket to plug my TomTom PC cable into. I can't see it doing any harm.

russd1978 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2011, 08:42:14 PM »

Thanks for the reply - i thought it would be okay to leave it in, I doubt when the tomtom isnt plugged in that it takes a charge anyway (hopefully). Its a USB charger too.

nowster · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2011, 09:11:06 PM »

The GE definitely powers off the accessory (lighter) socket when the ignition key is in the off position.

guest1953 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2011, 02:23:54 PM »

I can confirm that the socket power turns off with the ignition, but personally I wouldn't leave the Sat Nav charger on view, it increases the chances of attention from scum bags.