[saulgoodman]

Hi X3'ians,

Not sure if this is a duplicate thread, but I need an info. I use an after market GPS connected to cigarette charging port next to cup holder. GPS fits nice on the center console (conveniently next to iDrive), and I want to leave the power cable connected. But when I turn off the engine and power completely, GPS is still charging with car charger light on. It doesn't turn off even after locking the door.

I don't want to drain the battery, is there any settings that will turn off the car charging ports when the ignition is off completely?

Thanks

[Marathon Man]

I think it will shut off after a few minutes. Check back after 15 minutes.

[02420X3]

The cigarette light adapter will be disabled in time. I haven't timed it, but it should be 15 minutes or less.

[saulgoodman]

thanks all, will try it tonight.

[Rogerbu]

Originally Posted by sivakumarbalu

thanks all, will try it tonight.

I believe (but haven't tested) that the power socket in the boot (that's the Trunk! to you lot) is always active.

[emfo]

I plugged in my dashcam, locked the car - 2009 X3, and went into a store for a good 45 mins. Came back out, didn't unlock the door, and saw the dashcam was still on and still drawing power.

Are there any models of X3 that leave the cigarette power on?

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by emfo

I plugged in my dashcam, locked the car - 2009 X3, and went into a store for a good 45 mins. Came back out, didn't unlock the door, and saw the dashcam was still on and still drawing power.

Are there any models of X3 that leave the cigarette power on?

The last time I looked into this, the reason the power socket is on in the Trunk (Boot) is to run ancillaries like cooler boxes.

The cigarette lighter in the front of the car powers down after a maximum of 15 minutes after you have locked the car. The same applies to the one in the rear passenger compartment. I think that is the same for all models.