Switched 12v in the boot

[Pabs]

Peeps

I am being lazy and dont want to have to run yet another cable from the front of the car, but is there a switched (ignition) 12v in the boot at all?

I have got the cigarette lighter in the boot, but apparently thats constantly on.
I need a source for my reversing camera, but it draws a little bit of current and dont want it killing my battery when parked. (for long periods)

Cheers

 

[Paul TDI]

Could you not take the feed off the reversing light wire so when you select reverse it powers up? Or even use the reverse light feed to activate a relay and take the main power from else where like the boot power outlet feed, if the camera draws too much current

 

[Pabs]

yeh, probably.. not confident with relays tho. Always seem to c*ck em up LOL
I was hoping to take it directly of reversing light, but recon it will draw too much current or through a wobbly on the leon dash..
Those LED light clusters cause problems, so i expect a mini camera will too.

 

[Icecavern]

I'd use a relay on the same feed you use to switch your amp on mate

Pete

 

[big-bill3]

Boot supply

Paul, what year is your Cupra TDi? You suggest you have a power outlet in the boot.
I have a Dec 03 Cupra TDi and I've never noticed the outlet. Where is it? can I add one easily?
I want to put my phone cradle inb the boot area to charge up when I have the Parrot kit installed

 

[Pabs]

its easy to spot - its a cigarette lighter on the left hand side of the boot. If you can't see it, it aint there

 

[big-bill3]

Pooh - I obviously haven't got it.
Any other local sources of 12V.
Can I use the live side of the boot light?

 

[Pabs]

i'd speak to iceman - he'll know for definate.

But the interior lights will be on a fused circuit - if you add something else to the circuit you risk constantly blowing the fuses and damaging equipment.

Personally, after reading and looking into it, I'd run a 12v cable from dash to boot that way.

 

[big-bill3]

Iceman - can you help?

Hi, I'm told you know about these things.

I want to add a phone cradle in the boot to charge it up when it's using the Parrot kit I intend to have fitted. Where can I get 12V from?