Cigarette lighter outlet stays live in a 1997?

[Kaderabek]

Can someone tell me if the cigarette lighter outlet stays live in a 1997 after the key is off? I'd plug my cigarette lighter in and test it myself but I don't have one (or anything else, like my iPod, with me).

Thanks,

TJK

(And thanks to Steve Smith for the heads up that this might be a problem in terms of plugging an ARB refrigerator/freezer in and having it actually refrigerate/freeze after the ignition is off.)

 

[Beast II]

It doesn't.

 

[Kaderabek]

Thanks.

TJK

 

[NorCalDoug]

It's easy to install an always-hot 12v outlet

 

[97 FZJ80]

Doug's right. Besides, the OEM cig lighter isn't rated for high amperage and continuous draw of many 12V accessories.

 

[ultimauk]

Can someone tell me if the cigarette lighter outlet stays live in a 1997 after the key is off? I'd plug my cigarette lighter in and test it myself but I don't have one (or anything else, like my iPod, with me).

Thanks,

TJK

(And thanks to Steve Smith for the heads up that this might be a problem in terms of plugging an ARB refrigerator/freezer in and having it actually refrigerate/freeze after the ignition is off.)

If you pop off your center console you'll find a +12v (always on) plug laying around under there.

 

[Shahram]

If you pop off your center console you'll find a +12v (always on) plug laying around under there.

Really? That's interesting...what's it look like? Is it an actual outlet, or do you have to wire it in?

 

[ultimauk]

Really? That's interesting...what's it look like? Is it an actual outlet, or do you have to wire it in?

It's one of these grey moset(sp) plugs that should have had a corresponding junction connector but doesn't. It's behind the shifter just lying on top of the carpet between the seats when the console is off.

I wired my $65 fridge/console in it's (old console) place.

 

[Kaderabek]

Jim Reiss just told me the same thing.

What about in the back, he says there's a wiring harness near the subwoofer. Can I splice in there (which is where the unit will be located)?

Thanks,

TJK

 

[Kaderabek]

Apologies, let's get this right. From Jim:

"If you pull the black piece surrounding the stereo and AC off and remove the 4 screws holding the stereo in and slide it out, you will find an unused harness connector behind the stereo. If my memory serves me right, the blue wire with either a silver or yellow stripe stays hot even if the key is off. I think I tapped into that for the 12+ DC for my stuff because I figured it had plenty of amps on it. Use a test light and you'll find one back there. Or you could bring one from the battery too. "

TJK

 

[lx450landcruiser]

Really? That's interesting...what's it look like? Is it an actual outlet, or do you have to wire it in?

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[Shahram]

Very cool. Thanks.

 

[TX_TLC]

If you pop off your center console you'll find a +12v (always on) plug laying around under there.

Can anyone confirm if this is true with a 94?

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

Can anyone confirm if this is true with a 94?

Took the words right out of my mouth...

 

[alvarorb]

I installed a fuse box next to the battery. From there, I ran 10 gauge wire all the way back to the rear of the Cruiser.
There I installed 2 cigarette lighter 12V outlets. One for the Engel Fridge and the other for whatever I might need (Inverter, aux light, etc.)
I've had it for a while now and it works great.

Regards

Alvaro

 

[ultimauk]

Can anyone confirm if this is true with a 94?

Mine is a 93 so maybe?

 

[97 FZJ80]

I believe the 12V constant plug under the center console was for the in-car cell phone - which is an option on the LX450.

 

[elmariachi]

If you pop off your center console you'll find a +12v (always on) plug laying around under there.

I stuck a test light into every socket I could find under there on my 97 and i coudn't find a hot one. I wound up tapping into the wires behind the harness, as was stated in Kaderabek's post above.

Jim

 

[TX_TLC]

Mine is a 93 so maybe?

LX or LC? These simple things are nice to add to your signature...just an FYI

 

[Arya Ebrahimi]

LX or LC? These simple things are nice to add to your signature...just an FYI

LX started in '95 or '96...no LX's in '93