Quick question: does cigarette lighter "stay on"?

[tombea]

It must vary according to model year. My 2002 Boxster S is hot all of the time and I wish it wasn't. I have an MP3 player that I have to constantly pull from the plug each time I shut off the switch. Specific directions to tie it to the switch would be appreciated.

[milliemax]

99 stays hot 24/7 I forget to unplug the radar detector when driving into the garage

[J Tinsby]

Originally Posted by milliemax

99 stays hot 24/7 I forget to unplug the radar detector when driving into the garage

Find a fuse that is switched ON with the ignition switch and wire the detector to that?

It's dead easy to find one using a 12v test light or a voltmeter. I have my V-1 wired that was for the same reason so I don't forget it! Gets to be a pita to remember each time you get out of the car to switch off the detector.

Best of luck!

J T

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by tombea

It must vary according to model year. My 2002 Boxster S is hot all of the time and I wish it wasn't. I have an MP3 player that I have to constantly pull from the plug each time I shut off the switch. Specific directions to tie it to the switch would be appreciated.

My 2000 stays hot, as I've posted. The 2009 Carreras stay hot as well. I bet all years are the same.