Constant Power at Cigarette Lighter?

[rick3000]

Yes, the cigarette lighter has constant power, it allows you to use a battery tender.

[flouese]

Originally Posted by rick3000

Yes, the cigarette lighter has constant power, it allows you to use a battery tender.

I have no power to my cigarette lighter. Fuse good, tested with voltmeter still no power. Any way to tap into something to get power? I want to swap it out so I can at least charge my phone. Any help will be appreciated.

[JonD]

Originally Posted by flouese

I have no power to my cigarette lighter. Fuse good, tested with voltmeter still no power. Any way to tap into something to get power? I want to swap it out so I can at least charge my phone. Any help will be appreciated.

Interesting??? My 986 Does not have constant power to the lighter, I only get power when Key is turned to ON position.

[RobertKing]

Originally Posted by JonD

Interesting??? My 986 Does not have constant power to the lighter, I only get power when Key is turned to ON position.

On most cars, the cigarette lighter only has power when the key is switched on or
in ACC. The same is true of most Porsche's. If yours has power without the key, either
someone has rewired it, or your vehicle is old enough that the lighter was in fact
constantly powered. Mine, 2001 Boxster S, has no power until the key is turned on or
in ACC. My Dodge truck is the same way. Though it does have addition
"power ports" cigarette lighter type connections that do have constant power.

[Luckyed]

My 2001 has power to the lighter all the time.
I keep a battery tender hooked up through it.

[Wallace River]

Originally Posted by Luckyed

My 2001 has power to the lighter all the time.
I keep a battery tender hooked up through it.

Same with my 2000 base, battery tender is plugged in there all winter.