Kill switch to cigarette lighter possible?

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10-11-2011, 04:29 AM

benoh

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Kill switch to cigarette lighter possible?

Has anyone tried or would know if it be possible to wire up a kill switch to my cigarette lighter and still have it functional as a 12v source?

Instructions, tips or details would be greatly appreciated.

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10-11-2011, 06:07 AM

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It's possible.

I've used this.

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10-11-2011, 07:48 AM

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Sure... just cut the positive wire (the one in the center) and put a switch in-line with it. Wires will need extending. The switch should be rated for at least as much as the fuse, which is either 10A or 15A.

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10-12-2011, 08:32 AM

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I've turned my lighter in to a switch. Push the lighter element=on, pull it out=off. The can't use it as a power source.

If you have to keep it as a spare power port, then shoemike's device looks the way to go.

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10-12-2011, 09:48 AM

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Shoemike - how exactly does that external adapter work for op's purpose?

Is the external adapter just for a power source & switch on it is a kill switch?

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