12volt plug issue

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can07silver5

Member

• Dec 12, 2007

• #1

Hi folks

I'm the proud new owner of a 2007 silver 5 speed mazda 5 from Halifax, NS, can.

My question is this:

I've already noticed that the 12v outlets do not stay powered when you turn off the key. This is kinda aggrevating when you're trying to charge your cell phone, your kids watching a dvd movie, etc.

Is there any work around for this?

thanks

 

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bulwnkl

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'15 6, '06 5

• Dec 12, 2007

• #2

Try plugging into the receptacle in the rear cargo area. It will stay powered up after the key is removed on the 2006 models at least.

 

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can07silver5

Member

• Dec 13, 2007

• #3

no joy

I've tried the trunk plug and it doesn't stay powered either.

any other ideas guys?

 

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5phreak

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2007 5 Touring Whitewater Pearl

• Dec 13, 2007

• #4

the tailgate plug on my '07 is switched by the ignition too. yes, this is frustrating.

you'll have to rewire one or both. find power somewhere that's not switched or run a fused line directly to the battery. i'm tempted to do it.

 

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can07silver5

Member

• Dec 13, 2007

• #5

I'm wondering if I could run a line from the fuse box?

 

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5phreak

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2007 5 Touring Whitewater Pearl

• Dec 13, 2007

• #6

Yes you could. I seem to recall finding a few unused terminals that had power all the time when I rewired my driving lights.

 

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coolmazda5

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2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package

• Dec 14, 2007

• #7

I guess bulwnkl already mentioned it, but the little lamp in the cargo area (see the pic, on top of the golf clubs) can be turned on without the switch key been on (06 and 08). I'm not sure if it will give enough current for your needs though.

 

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coolmazda5

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2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package

• Dec 14, 2007

• #8

My bad, 2006 and 2008 get turned off when the liftgate closes. It was my old freakin' car then. Ooops (crazy)

 

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skyhawk

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Mazda 5 GT

• Dec 17, 2007

• #9

Scary to think of the battery totally drained because of a laptop left connected and downloading overnight via the car's 12 volt plug. I would think of some kind of timer to automatically cut off power after after few minutes.

 

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AIMWO4

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Mazda5 Sport 5-Speed

• Dec 18, 2007

• #10

Get the "add a fuse" kit from the local auto parts shop. I did this to my Saab wagon a while back...