XF Versions and power supply

[mattprice61]

Hi. So, it's going to be an XF preferably a 3 litre R Sport.

Saw a conatct in Halford yesterday as I was asking about dashcams and he informed me that I need to get a Version 3 XF. He explained the version 1 had a permanant live feed due to the cigar lighter, but in version 2 the lighter was removed.

In version 3 the fuse box was moved to the passenger side and the lighter reappeared and so did the permanant live feed. I need this feed as I may need the opportunity to remotly activate the dashcams - personal reasons.

So my question is - What year does a version 3 XF start from?

Thanks

[Big John]

Hi

Presume it is the 2016 model year but not sure the socket stays live with ignition off. Personally I use the USB socket in the arm rest. If you do use the dashcam with the ignition off I would ensure you are hooked up to a CTEK maintainer or you are very likely to end up with a flat battery at best.

John

[mattprice61]

Hi John, thanks for the reply. The dashcam would not be on all the time. However, there would be a tiny residual current available for my wireless switch which would turn the dashcam on. It's only there "just in case" for personal reasons in case.