12V Armrest Outlet Always Powered

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Feb 3, 2025 | 01:13 PM

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Point37

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Originally Posted by hsdejong

I agree with Callisto that making connections in the fuse box as shown in the video is a very bad idea.

Check your 12V sockets (cigarette lighter plug) first.
In my European CX-5 from 2023 all three 12V sockets are switched off when the car is switched off.

i agree as well which is why i passed on that approach...armrest 12v stays powered when the car is off

Feb 3, 2025 | 03:07 PM

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Callisto

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Originally Posted by Callisto

You think that makes it a safe and correct upgrade to your OEM electrical syst? You added accessories and at this point have shown no idea the maximum circuit safe output you installed a multiple use unit to. When you do that, you need to use basic intelligence to see what the total safe output is to know exactly what those limits to use none OEM electrical parts and accessories. And if any of those added accessories have any kind of motors you need to know the "exact" surge start electrical draw.

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Originally Posted by Point37

no popped fuses...good to go

last i checked they don't put motors in radar detectors and gps units lol

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Originally Posted by Point37

i agree as well which is why i passed on that approach...armrest 12v stays powered when the car is off

You totally missed the point and correct information on how- to and first check before assuming anything when working on especially adding or for that matter working around a vehicle electrical system.
The problems generally don't always instantly happen. And you obliviously either avoided or could answer some of my comments in a blanket informational response?

But please don't try now I will only have to continue to respond about a proper, SAFE or at least a consideration to doing something correctly.
let's just rest at you did it your way! On your Mazda (or your other vehicles)!