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Mine does not - 2015 Carrera 4. I use that socket to plug in the CTEK battery maintainer. In my 2015 Macan S, the power sockets shut off after a while. I don't understand why Porsche can't be consistent between models. Another example of inconsistency - in the 911 you push the AC Off button to disable the AC, in the Macan you push the AC On button to enable the AC.
I was under the impression that all sockets shut off after about 15-30 minutes to prevent battery drain.
The passenger footwell socket, at least in my car (w/o the smoking package) stays live. This way you can plug in a charger without having to connect it directly to the battery.
In my previous 991S with the smoking package, the cigarette lighter stayed live and served the same purpose.
My dashcam is connected to the passenger footwell socket, and it shuts off automatically after about 15-20 mins. to prevent battery drain.
As for battery charging, my understanding is that you don't need a live socket to charge because the current is going into the battery to charge it versus plugging in an accessory (like a dashcam or radar detector) where the current is going out of the battery to charge the accessory.
I know there has been a lot a back and forth about this, but at least that has been my experience with plugging in accessories and battery chargers on both my '13 and '15.
My dashcam is connected to the passenger footwell socket, and it shuts off automatically after about 15-20 mins. to prevent battery drain.
As for battery charging, my understanding is that you don't need a live socket to charge because the current is going into the battery to charge it versus plugging in an accessory (like a dashcam or radar detector) where the current is going out of the battery to charge the accessory.
I know there has been a lot a back and forth about this, but at least that has been my experience with plugging in accessories and battery chargers on both my '13 and '15.
Explained well. Difference between plugging in to drain vs. charging the battery.
It went off. 2017 991.2 Cab. I did not keep close track but it must have been about 20-30 minutes. It may get one of these with a on/off switch anyway for my radar dectector and dash cam.
The battery draw of a dash cam and detector is quite small when considering you are only drawing for about 15 minutes. It won't hurt your battery. I did it this way for a few months until I switched to a direct-wire with both of those devices. Of course if it gives you piece of mind then it's worth it. You need a Y adapter anyway for both devices to fit unless you do a hardwire, so might as well get one with a switch. At least you know if you forget you aren't screwed.
But just FYI as to the power draw: I leave my dash cam on 24/7 in my truck sitting in my side driveway facing away from the house just in case anything interesting happens out front day or night. It captures everyone that comes and goes while the truck is there. It does have an accelerometer that notices when truck is parked and goes into parking mode where it just captures one frame a second and reduces its power draw a little. If I'm not using the truck for more than 3 days I'll unplug it, but even after a full weekend left sitting there is no noticeable impact to the truck's Monday morning startup.
My dashcam is connected to the passenger footwell socket, and it shuts off automatically after about 15-20 mins. to prevent battery drain.
As for battery charging, my understanding is that you don't need a live socket to charge because the current is going into the battery to charge it versus plugging in an accessory (like a dashcam or radar detector) where the current is going out of the battery to charge the accessory.
I know there has been a lot a back and forth about this, but at least that has been my experience with plugging in accessories and battery chargers on both my '13 and '15.
Same experience on both '13 C2S & '15 TT.
Sometimes I forget to turn my V-1 detector off - plugged into the outlet in the footwell.
When I open the door after a short period of time away from the car - it chirps back to life.
01-31-2017 | 01:14 PM
