DC Outlet - how do I make an always on outlet? 2015 Fusion SE Hybrid

[Wyotesthybrid]

The DC Power outlets currently turn off when the key is off (or shorlty after 0-30 minutes) - I would highly prefer to be able to leave my phone plugged in and charging at times when i leave the vehicle.

 

I would like to find a way to do one of the following:

1. (Most preferred) Change the current power outlet(s) to always on.

 

2. splice into a 12v wire and create my own outlet.

 

3. (least preferred) Run a wire directly from the battery and install my own aftermarket power outlet.

 

Does anyone know the easiest way(s) to accomplish the above?

 

 

Note: I know that this may cause the battery to die, and i'm 100% willing to risk this.. (so it's not necessary to comment saying it's a bad idea. )

 

 

 

[Griswald]

I'd be more worried that someone would break in to the car to steal your phone, but directly to the battery might be your best bet.

[lolder]

So you're willing to disable the car by running down the already overtaxed 12 vdc battery in these cars. Everybody needs to reconsider their addiction to smart phones.

 

Get a solar powered smart phone charger.

[Cobra348]

So you're willing to disable the car by running down the already overtaxed 12 vdc battery in these cars. Everybody needs to reconsider their addiction to smart phones.

 

Get a solar powered smart phone charger.

I charge my phone at the house, but I do plug it into the DC outlet under the center stack when on the road. BUT ... I never leave the phone in the car and wouldn't dream of an always on outlet. Any drain on the LVB from the phone charging is offset by the recharge from the HVB and there is no extra stress applied as the phone is with me always.

[billford]

I don't think you can convert the outlets to constant power. And I wouldn't advise on tapping into another circuit. But if you insist on it, you can add your own fused circuit from the positive cable stud (near the underhood fuse box) at the left side of the engine area, through the firewall (through a rubber grommet) and inside the car.

 

If you tap directly off the 12 volt battery, then you will have to remove interior trim panels and carpet to route the wire through, which is more work.

[ElectricFan69]

To make the life less insane for the next car owner, I'd suggest adding your always-on charging outlet by tapping into a vacant, un-switched position in the under-hood fuse box. That way, you simply run the wire to the USB adapter/power converter and put the plug somewhere handy. To me this is better than to diddle around with the body control module that manages the existing circuit. In any case, properly fuse the circuit to avoid fires and meltdowns.

[Jesse Barton]

You could always buy 2016, they are always hot lol. I wanted to connect a wireless QI charging pad but didn't want it hot when the car was off. Found there is company that sells a kit to mount a QI charger in the tray under the center console stack and their instructions showed tapping the temp sensor for power so that's where I got switched power. I used a QI charger I had since the one they sell was over $100.

[jpohlman]

Or use Forscan to change the time out value.

[billford]

Or use Forscan to change the time out value.

 

Didn't know that this was possible.

 

Have you done this?

 

What are the limits that can be programmed?