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Why do 12v sockets only work with the engine on?

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:20 pm
by brackett
Never had this on any other car (incl other Audi). Means my trickle charger doesn't work (via the sockets), nor does the tyre compressor :thumbsdown:

Is it part of the general dumbing down of everything in life these days? (we can't make it live in case someone runs their battery down, or in case baby Tarquin sticks his finger in it).

< grumpy > :evil:

Re: Why do 12v sockets only work with the engine on?

Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 10:30 pm
by LunarWolf
ha!
You're probably right: But it's only a matter of rerouting one wire to a permanent live!