When I recently took my wife's 306 to our independent Peugeout specialist to have something checked out, I came away with knowledge relating to something different that I thought I'd pass on.
Although the 306 uses normal 'twin blade' automotive fuses, for the radio circuit, and also that for the cigarette lighter, the fuse panel actually has three sockets arranged in a vertical plane, not just two as you might expect.
If either of these fuses is placed in the upper position (ie using the top and middle socket) the cigarette lighter and radio will be ignition switch controlled. If, however, the fuse is placed in the lower position (ie using the middle and bottom socket), the radio or cigarette lighter as appropriate will now be permanently live.
No more losing the radio station, or interrupting cell phone charging, when the engine's off, but a passenger is sitting in the car.
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Interesting tip SjB! another excuse to have a tinker in the garage later tonight i think.
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That would explain why the behaviour of my stereo has changed since i changed the fuse. I took the old one out to match it and must have put the new one in the other place, very annoying since my sony stereo goes through a flashy sequence when switched "off" wasting power and attracting attention to it unless you take the face off.
So now i can change back! thanks.
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Same as my 405, Its explaned in the 405 handbook as well.
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It would be nice to bypass the ignition for electric windows too.
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But that ^ could be potentially dangerous, perhaps with kids left in the car?
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Possibly, DL, but I only have front e/w, and haven't had 'kids' in my car for many a year! Grand-kids now arriving, but won't be fit for a front seat for a good while yet.
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