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Asked: Jan 30, 2009 - 07:04 AM

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ricpatter

1996 Ford Ranger power point outlet is always on.

is the power point outlet or cigar lighter controller by the ignition switch?

I want to connect a xm radio to the power point outlet in the cab, but the outlet never shuts off.

In Maintenance & Repair > Electrical
In Makes & Models > Ford > Ranger
In Car Accessories > Audio > iPod MP3 Integration
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karjunkie

Date: Jan 30, 2009
Time: 12:01 PM

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Many cars and trucks have a cigarette lighter outlet that is always on. It is not controlled by the ignition. Why not connect the radio to the radio circuit?

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la4mead

Date: Jan 30, 2009
Time: 12:40 PM

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The power outlet on Fords is not switched from the ignition. It is always on.

I would tap into a switched circuit if it was me.

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