Thread: D4 getting accessories to stay on?

All accessory sockets except the driver's side one can be powered permanently by replacing a relay in the passenger fusebox with a link wire fitted with male spade terminals on each end.

The question then beckons, which relay, which pins?

Originally Posted by Graeme

All accessory sockets except the driver's side one can be powered permanently by replacing a relay in the passenger fusebox with a link wire fitted with male spade terminals on each end.

Or by permanently wiring them to a second battery.

I don't have a D4 wiring diagram but the 2010 RRS has the "cigar" socket powered by another relay so the D4 is likely the same. I haven't bothered looking as I've removed the driver's side socket.

Originally Posted by geoz

Or by permanently wiring them to a second battery.

I have the second battery wired to two power sockets in the rear,one is a hella plug,the other a standard cigarette socket which is great.But there are times where i need to charge a phone for example, from the USB port in the centre console.

I'm interested in this thread as I want to run my versa-lite and Engel at campsites. It hadnt occured to me that there was no "accessory" mode.

It looks like I'll have to see somebody about installing a Traxide and permanent power to the back as suggested here sooner rather than later.

Scary I know it sounds obvious and you probably thought of it before but if you already have permanent power then maybe a USB/12 volt plug might do the trick?

Originally Posted by JamesH

I'm interested in this thread as I want to run my versa-lite and Engel at campsites. It hadnt occured to me that there was no "accessory" mode.

It looks like I'll have to see somebody about installing a Traxide and permanent power to the back as suggested here sooner rather than later.

Scary I know it sounds obvious and you probably thought of it before but if you already have permanent power then maybe a USB/12 volt plug might do the trick?

yes 12 volt charger or USB/12v is the way,not having an accessory mode is a PITA,though,at times.

Small price to pay for a well sorted vehicle,that i love to drive

The traxide dual battery system is very easy to fit,just watch the battery does not rub on the plastic coolant tank.I use it for the engle as well as a hand held spot light when shooting,also camping lights etc,etc,great bit of kit.
I also use the power for a small inverter to charge up the lap top,camera battery,ipod dock,etc.

I try to keep all the load off the starter battery as low charged & low voltage on the starter battery seems to cause all sorts of issues with these vehicles,something you don't want in the bush.

Hello All,

I am also interested in how to keep the Radio Operating in Accessory Mode but for a different reason.

The kids have tickets for the Drive In Theatre and the sound is via the Radio (FM). I have found that after a period of time the Accessory Mode shuts down and turns the Radio OFF. This will not be desirable at the Drive In during the Movie.

I have a D4 MY11 SDV6 SE with the Standard Audio System.

Is there a way to keep the Radio ON?
Are you able to turn OFF the Dash Instrument Lights when the Accessory Mode is ON?

NTB