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Old 05-22-2011, 06:31 AM   #8
ChrisZang
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Originally Posted by stateofidleness
Hey all,
Just have a quick question... I'm doing an in-car camera project and it will be powered by the cigarette lighter, but I'm concerned about it "staying on" while the car is off and draining the battery. I'd like a solution where I could leave it plugged in.

If it DOES stay on all the time, is there a way to "override" that somehow?
Looks like this thread has derailed a little.
Back to your original question:
Hidden inside the console is a 4 prong connector which provides permanent and switched power.
If you search the forum there are several threads as how to locate the connector
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