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SSM_DC5 · 02-23-2013, 10:53 AM

Does Benz put cutoffs on their accessory sockets that have constant power? i.e. will the car cut off power if the voltage drops below 12V?

Car is a 2005 ML and the socket by the passenger foot well has constant power.

SSM_DC5 · 02-24-2013, 12:43 PM

bump, before i get stranded with a dead battery

Iron Chef · 02-26-2013, 09:33 PM

It should only have key one power

SSM_DC5 · 02-26-2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iron Chef

It should only have key one power

what's key one power? like putting turning the key into position one?

I found that the socket at the bottom of the feet has constant power with no key in the ignition.

!SG · 04-24-2013, 11:21 AM

SHOULD BE ACCESSORY POWER, THUS, ONCE THE KEY IS OUT, ITS POWERED OFF.

SSM_DC5 · 04-24-2013, 05:22 PM

well, that's not what is happening.
I've had it plugged in there the whole time now and *fingers crossed* still didn't come back to the car with a dead battery.

!SG · 04-25-2013, 12:42 PM

then you should get the car diagnosed, maybe programming issue, maybe wiring, or even a control unit. either way, should get it checked.