how do you turn off the power for the cigarette outlet in a 2003 bmw 5 series.?

I have a GPS plug in the outlet, and when i turn off the car, it still power my gps. Even if i turn off the gps it will charge the GPS. I don't want this to happen because i afraid it might drain the car battery if i keep the gps plug in all day. Is there a way to turn off... Read More

  • If you do not want to mess with an inline switch or pull the plug everytime (I know exactly what you mean)... Buy a cigarette lighter socket extension from a place like Walmart, then cut off the other end, and tap it in to a fuse point behind your fuse box that only comes on when your engine is running (such as the... Read More
  • Without modification, the only answer is to either unplug the GPS, or to pull the fuse. Otherwise, you'll have to install a switch in the circuit.
  • Put a switch in the line along with a fuse to protect the GPS , easy

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