Thread: Accessory position mode

Originally Posted by BobD

Nicky,


You just turn the radio on. No need to do anything with the accessory stuff. Just the radio switch will get it going until the car turns it off for you as the others have stated. When it turns off, just turn the radio back on.

That's the problem, when I stop the motor, the radio immediately stops. (no 10 minute play-on period)
I want it to continue without having to switch it on. As you say, there is a 10 minute play period from when it is switched on manually.

Originally Posted by Nicky

That's the problem, when I stop the motor, the radio immediately stops. (no 10 minute play-on period)
I want it to continue without having to switch it on. As you say, there is a 10 minute play period from when it is switched on manually.

The radio will turn off with the car.

You will need to go through the manual procedure of pushing the button to turn it on again.

Originally Posted by Mungus

Do a search for this 'D4 getting accessories to stay on?" Post 15 I think talks of the two relays, but I would need more info (possibly from rufusking) as to the full implications. There is a On/Off button on the radio itself so it can be turned on when all else is off.

That thread is for the accessory sockets. Relay R1 (mini) is activated by the BCM which de-energizes it some minutes after the engine is stopped. R1 feeds two fuses F55 & F63 (this is for MY12 and others, check different MY's as they have varied). F55 powers the centre and rear outlets and F63 powers the drivers side front socket. R3 (micro) operates in the same manner and goes through F53 and powers the passenger side front socket.
These relays are intended as power saving devices in that they disconnect any load in these sockets as the vehicle shuts down reducing the chance of running down the main cranking battery.