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      09-18-2011, 10:35 AM   #74
Bill S
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Drives: F25 X3 30d N57 + E60 535d M57
Join Date: May 2011
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Originally Posted by Lotus7 View Post
Using the OBD-II port is an interesting idea. The "lighter" sockets on the X3 are definitely disconnected after a 5 to 15 minute accessories time-out period, so are useless for charging. Unfortunately, it's also possible that the same is true of the X3's OBD-II port. I have a OBD-II reader and will check the port power pin when I get a chance.
Thanks L7, that would be useful to know.
I have ordered one up (£39.99 from amazon.co.uk but don't seem available on amazon.com). Unfortunately it does not have any indication when/whether it's working. I've also ordered a OBD breakout box so when that eventually arrives from China I should be able to connect a meter.
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