Cigarette lighter sockets are only "on" when engine is on?

jms_w · 06-09-2010, 12:59 PM

Thoroughly annoyed that the cigarette lighter sockets are only on when the engine is on. I have one of those air compressors that fill up tires and whatnot using a cigarette lighter adapter. I even tried putting the key in the ignition, no engine start, and still no power. Is there a DIY out there that can keep these on without starting the engine? Thanks in advance.

jms_w · 06-09-2010, 01:04 PM

Nevermind. I found the answer. Press start button twice.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282390

06-09-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
jms_w Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 254 Posts Drives: '08 SG E93 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Cigarette lighter sockets are only "on" when engine is on? Thoroughly annoyed that the cigarette lighter sockets are only on when the engine is on. I have one of those air compressors that fill up tires and whatnot using a cigarette lighter adapter. I even tried putting the key in the ignition, no engine start, and still no power. Is there a DIY out there that can keep these on without starting the engine? Thanks in advance. __________________ jms_w '08 E93 M3 SG \| BLK \| 6MT
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06-09-2010, 01:04 PM	#2
jms_w Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 254 Posts Drives: '08 SG E93 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Nevermind. I found the answer. Press start button twice. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282390 __________________ jms_w '08 E93 M3 SG \| BLK \| 6MT
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