"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>
> I want to switch over my CRV's cigarette lighter, or perhaps that front
> auxiliary power thing in the footwell, to run from the battery directly,
> bypassing the ignition relay.
>
> I want the CRV to behave like my /other/ cars, and allow cell-phone charging
> even when ignition is off.
>
> Is this best done just before the fuse box?
>
> Thanks!
>
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Every Honda I have worked on has had options connectors in the fuse box.
http://www.geocities.com/ng_randolph/Civic/options.jpg shows what they
look like on a '94 Civic. The available options connectors vary, but
there is usually at least one that is always on, and at least one that
is on with ignition only. If you want to rewire your lighter output or
power outlet, it is convenient to tap into these options connectors.
Regular 1/4" quick connects work well for that purpose. The Helm Service
manual usually indicates which options connector is what, but you can
also get out your voltmeter and measure each one. If you have the
manual, you can check if the options connector you want to use is fused
or not. On mine, there is one that is always on and fused with a 10A
fuse. There is another that is always on and fused by a 50A fuse. For
the latter, I use a smaller in-line fuse for proper protection.