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Old 03-02-2007, 07:52 AM   #14
NickCats
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MNBoxster
Hi,

There is no requirement to adopt the DIN standard, and as I stated most car's lighters are Hot, but not all. I cannot speak to a particular anomoly, there could be many reasons such as alarm system requirements, etc.

But, more often than not, you'll find the lighter is B+ (constant Hot) for the reasons I've given...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
Very strange. My 1998 MB C280 lighter's power turns off with the ignition as well

Nick
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