New Transit problem

[DonB]

I have a 2015 coach-built motorhome on a Transit chassis cab. I have two small problems that I hope somebody might know the answer to.
1) I would like the 12v sockets on the dash to be live constant, not linked to a timer or ignition switch. Flattening the battery is not a problem as I have solar panels on roof.
2) Radio. I have a Ford system with USB socket, no CD player, but Bluetooth. When the ignition is not on it cuts out after one hour. Can I extend this to 3 or 4 hours, or live all the time, as we run our tv sound through the radio by Bluetooth and it is a pain having to switch it back on in the middle of a programme?
Thank you very much, DonB

[Sparkeselectrical]

Don, I think this belongs to the Mk8 transit section

[DonB]

I thought this was the right section. How do I change it? Thanks, Don

[Altransit]

Moved

[mentalmechanic]

Messing around too much with the wiring or voltage supplies on modern vehicles can bring much misery. Especially as these are CAN-Bus and have quite sophisticated battery monitoring equipment as standard for the smart charge system.

There is a very good manual you can download for free from etis, Ford's online service centre. It is called the BEMM manual and has lots of info on the various systems and how to achieve the things that you require. There are some standard fit plugs on the vehicle that you can get reference switching signals for relays etc, but special operating setups seem to require programming or certain modules added.

Have a look at www.etis.ford.com, type in your vehicle details and find the BEMM manual to download. (Body & Equipment Mounting Manual)

Might help?

[ake]

Just leave the ignition key in the ignition!