If you're looking for a switched 12V outlet, use the one in front of the shift lever.
There is a switched 12V outlet there for 2015 and older CX-5's. But Mazda deleted it on 2016 CX-5's (for cost cutting?)!There is no 12v outlet in the front of the shift lever.If you're looking for a switched 12V outlet, use the one in front of the shift lever.
Because most car chargers for cell phone are designed to use 12V cigarette lighter outlet. USB port supplies 5V. In theory, 12V is a little bit more efficient and faster than 5V while charging.Why not use the USB port for charging? Or is it slower?
Because most car chargers for cell phone are designed to use 12V cigarette lighter outlet. USB port supplies 5V. In theory, 12V is a little bit more efficient and faster than 5V while charging.
We're talking about the voltage, not current which combines with voltage (wattage) to determine how fast the charger can charge the device. Not only cell phone car chargers designed for 12V cigarette lighter outlet has different plug, but also it take 12V input. The charger then converts 12V to 5V and charges the cell phone as most cell phones use 5V. It doesn't mean 12V charger will charge your cell phone with 12V which will burn your cell phone! The OP has a charger for 12V outlet, and actually he can use switched USB port to charge his cell phone directly with a proper USB charging cable as most cell phones take 5V.Well, maybe. You need to look at the output of the charger. Typically cigarette lighter chargers with USB only have a total output of 5V, so you may as well use the built in USB on the vehicle.Because most car chargers for cell phone are designed to use 12V cigarette lighter outlet. USB port supplies 5V. In theory, 12V is a little bit more efficient and faster than 5V while charging.Why not use the USB port for charging? Or is it slower?
You should also consider that charging a battery at a higher output than designed will only decrease its lifespan. While it may charge faster, there is a trade off. Some devices, like my iPhone 5 will not draw more than 5V even when using the 12V iPad charger (verified with a killawatt)
No, you really don't. A cell phone charger LED dissipates less than 10 mW of power. Compare it to the starter motor, which a typical starter motor uses about 1 kW. That's about factor of 100,000 difference. Since you can usually start your car several times without recharging the battery with the alternator, I would imagine the battery discharges more to parasitic losses and electrical components that remain on with the car off than to the LED on your charger.I guess i need to purchase no LED 12v usb charger.
Thank you guys for your responses.
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I guess i need to purchase no LED 12v usb charger.
Thank you guys for your responses.
Great forum, great people.
Yeah, you don't need that. You only need a USB charging cable and use the switched USB port in the front console cubby to charge your phone. If you have an iPhone, get a cable like the original charging cable that will do it.No, you really don't. A cell phone charger LED dissipates less than 10 mW of power. Compare it to the starter motor, which a typical starter motor uses about 1 kW. That's about factor of 100,000 difference. Since you can usually start your car several times without recharging the battery with the alternator, I would imagine the battery discharges more to parasitic losses and electrical components that remain on with the car off than to the LED on your charger.I guess i need to purchase no LED 12v usb charger. Thank you guys for your responses. Great forum, great people.
I am really concern about 12V power outlet; just found out is ON all time, even though car is off. I ordered cell phone charger and LED light is ON all the time. Just worry about the battery if the charger is left 24/7.
What do you think guys?