12v power after engine shutdown
#1
Old Fart
Thread Starter
12v power after engine shutdown
In case anybody is interested, the 12v power on my vehicle stays active for 75 minutes after engine shutdown.
I have a dash cam (with no internal battery) that recorded for that long after turning off the vehicle.
Personally I would have preferred that the 12v would be shut off as soon as the engine is, like all the other vehicles I have owned. I assume that someone at Ford decided this would be a great thing, but I just don't see the purpose.
I have a dash cam (with no internal battery) that recorded for that long after turning off the vehicle.
Personally I would have preferred that the 12v would be shut off as soon as the engine is, like all the other vehicles I have owned. I assume that someone at Ford decided this would be a great thing, but I just don't see the purpose.
#2
Senior Member
I see if as a great benefit. Annoying to keep key on acc just to power an outlet. I used these features often when waiting for people etc and don't want to keep engine running or all accessories on.
#3
Senior Member
Did they change it for the 16's.. My 15 doesn't stay on that long and I had to come up with a mod to get power longer than the 15 minutes I had for my 12V cooler. But there was talk that it depends on how much power you are drawing but I haven't tested that.
Last edited by Livoniabob; 04-24-2016 at 09:41 AM.
#4
Old Fart
Thread Starter
I will be taking a road trip next weekend and will have my 12v cooler along and will get back to you. Maybe there is a sensor that shuts down the 12v after a certain amount of power is delivered.