E9x Series power from socket when car off ??

[Smuler]

When an E9x series BMW has the engine off, and no keys in ignition, is there any power coming from cigarette lighter socket and / or any other power outlet such as USB which could be used, for example, to charge a phone or run an in car dash camera?

Thanks

[t8cmf]

I have an E92 M3 which powers down the sockets after about 15 mins, not sure about other E9X's.

[lilwashu]

Our pre-LCI 320 doesn't power any of the 12V sockets until the ignition is turned on.

[Smuler]

Thanks for replies. Step backwards from the E46 in my humble opinion. I caught some great footage when mine was parked; neighbour reversed into the car and even thought his was from behind (and camera is front facing) I still caught the impact as the car shook and on the audio the confession. Including all the tears and the row with her husband

[Jedilai]

yep no 12v power after ignition off, agreed it is a bit of a pain. Interesting to note M3 has a 15min timer on this, reminds me of the thread on different cruise control limitations between M/non-M E9X cars.