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12V Socket

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How long is the 12v socket on my ST3 live after turning car off ?

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    The one in the rear of my Titanium is live all the time. When i went on holiday last year, i used it to power a cool box in the boot :)

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    Cheers.got a feeling mine in the st3 goes off after 30 mins .

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    The front one is on with the ignition but the rear is always on

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    According to the manual on my car they both go off now after 30 mins .

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    I have a 2013 Titanium, and the one in the back of the car is always live. I found this out because I plugged my car-vac in without turning ignition on, and the vac worked. I then tried the front socket, but the vac didn't work - of course the front works while the ignition is on.

    Which leads me on to ask this, I have reversing sensors on my Mk7.5. Is it possible I have the wiring loom/connection for an extra 12v socket (Rear O/S)? I've seen many posts regarding the MK2.5 Focus, but was wondering if this is the same from MK7.5 Titaniums?

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    Maybe diff in my car 2015 ST3

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    Which leads me on to ask this, I have reversing sensors on my Mk7.5. Is it possible I have the wiring loom/connection for an extra 12v socket (Rear O/S)? I've seen many posts regarding the MK2.5 Focus, but was wondering if this is the same from MK7.5 Titaniums?

    The answer would be no, I took a look earlier. Definitely can't see any extra connections for a 12v socket.

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    The rear one in my 63 plate ZS only stays live for about 15 mins after ignition off

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