Stupid Question - 12v Socket

[SkyJawa]

Ok this has probably been answered a million times but I tried search and google and can't find a definitive answer.

We have an 05 GTi - is the 12v socket in the ashtray permanently live?  Or does it go off after x amount of minutes?

I read someones post that 06 on was switched but earlier were permanent?  But it wasn't anything conclusive....

[K9]

Ok this has probably been answered a million times but I tried search and google and can't find a definitive answer.

We have an 05 GTi - is the 12v socket in the ashtray permanently live?  Or does it go off after x amount of minutes?

I read something about 06 on was switched but earlier were permanent?

guess they are always ON.

[dazza]

Mine is always on found this out the hard way when i ran a remote to an amp from it. 

[SkyJawa]

 Bum   Was hoping it was like my beemer that turns off after about 4 mins.  Looks like I'll have to find a switched supply for the cam then

[john87]

must be an earlier model thing?

Both of the '08 mk5's I've owned only send power to the cig lighter when the ignition is on

[TAPPY]

My 55reg only works when the ignition is on

[usmangti]

Mine is always on found this out the hard way when i ran a remote to an amp from it. 

@dazza where did you take a feed from in the end?

[dazza]

Mine is always on found this out the hard way when i ran a remote to an amp from it. 

@dazza where did you take a feed from in the end?

I have a fuse tap for my bluetooth kit. I connected to that.
Get one of these.

[mk5-beast-91]

mines an 06 and is only on when ignitions on. i tapped into it to run my boost gauge from it.