Powering Functions With Unswitched 12V

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ed1948

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Aug 6, 2016
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The trunk release, radio and pwr windows only operate with keyed ignition on. Is it possible/advisable to move a few wires around so that the trunk, windows and radio have unswitched 12V?
 
As long as they are fused accordingly it shouldn't be a problem. Something like a radio that has a constant draw to maintain a clock i.e., could lead to dead battery if it sat long enough.
 
I have a switch to for the radio to work without the key but it is a safety feature to have the trunk release only work with the key. For the windows I have a module that puts the windows up when I lock the doors and set the alarm with my fob. But if you want to you could always bypass the wiring...

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Thank you for the wiring diagram - 'pontiacgp!
Might have to rethink the powered trunk release function switch change.
 
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