2003 Renault Megane Cigarette Lighter Without Turning Ignition On Charge

2003 RENAULT MEGANE
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can i use the cigarette lighter without turning the ignition on,i need to charge a security light up over night
Feb 2, 2013 at 3:09 PM
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Some manufacturers leave their lighter or 12V power supply sockets hot all the time and some do not and sometimes it is a combination. You will just have to try and see if there is power by using the cigarette lgihter, if so equpipped, to test the socket with igntion off.
Feb 2, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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