Is the *** lighter ignition controlled? I can't remember.

It's in a daft position anyway, but could be used if there's nothing else.

Dave

 

No Zeb, it's permanently live. You're right, it's in a stupid place back there by the handbrake. I've cured that with a multi-socket on a lead, I've positioned the multi at the front of the central unit, where it fits very neatly. The problem being as it is not ignition controlled, I have to remember to plug it in (& un-plug) every time I use the car. Periodically, I forget, meaning my dash-cam either isn't on or it's left on for hours!

 

http://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/r...tem/wiring/control_units/code_the_data_bus_diagnostic_interfacej533_(gateway)./

 

We've got the 2015 Roomster . . .same problem - the ciggie lighter socket is permanently live, I got round the problem by soldering a small on/off switch in the multi socket cable (which is illuminated) so I can have my phone charger lead,TomTom & cam corder all running at the same time AND visually see whether I've switched off when I lock the car (otherwise it's going to run the car battery down. If I can, I'll take a pic of my setup for you.

 

Presuming that most VAG group cars are similar under the skin, the link below has a step by step installation guide with pictures.

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10375

Mike

 

I got the same problem on our C-Max, *** lighter live at all times.
I assume it's something to do with the keyless ignition - stupid system that is for sure.

 

No keyless ignition system on the Roomster, it's quite old-fashioned in some ways - no DLR's either.

 

Thanks for that info, I may be able to use the "add-a-circuit" mentioned in that thread to add in to the fuse board. I've found a local supplier so I'll be trying that tomorrow.

 

There will be (at least one) ignition only supply at the fuse box (wipers, indicators, reverse light, heater fan, electric windows etc etc are all ignition only supplied. There will probably be more than one so take your pick)

Just tap into the SUPPLY side of the ignition only fuse, add an in-line fuse to your dash cam and the jobs done !!

Andy

 

Job completed OK today. The add-a-circuit gizmo worked well, not come across these before. Cost £2.49 with a fuse, (collected). I found two unused fuse positions, both ignition controlled, so I used one of them. I managed to conceal the cable behind the headlining & rubber cover to the A pillar.
Link to add-a-circuit:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...d=p3984.m570.l1311.R4.TR11.TRC1.A0.H0.Xadd-+a-.TRS0&_nkw=add+a+circuit&_sacat=0
Photos following:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9va4xvon4hetmv/2016-05-13 19.07.35.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e59uezthx877bky/2016-05-13 19.09.33.jpg?dl=0
Here is a photo of the multi socket, now only needed for the sat-nav:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9yjn2ypaq8v1mv/2016-05-13 19.11.56.jpg?dl=0
As I was taking the photos I looked out of the driver's window & had a shock, look who was next to me. Don't know what he was doing out whilst it was still light:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bxx52e90ag15q40/2016-05-13 19.12.25.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xhcyy8z036pj56w/2016-05-13 19.12.34.jpg?dl=0
Gave me such a shock I forgot to take a piccy of the unit glued to the windscreen, behind the mirror. Have to add that later.

 

Here is the dashcam glued to the windscreen. This is the Joo-Voo supplied unit as recommended by Lister Diesel some time ago, thanks Peter.0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5jmuxlkgj27cpbu/2016-05-15 16.30.52.jpg?dl=0