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Consulted the manual, again. On the same page as the cig lighter is the power ports in the cargo bay, like you said. But, they too run off the ignition switch, ie; accssy or run engine. So, I need to know where to install a fused jumper from the cig lighter to a line on the hot side of the battery. It ought to be in the engine bay, on the fire wall, some electrical box. Need to label it clearly so's any service tech just don't rip it out. Fused no more than .5 amp, probably less. Bought my 2012 Forester April 23, 10yrs old, so no warranty to violate nuclear powered charger (solar panels from Harbor Freight Tool) that's why I'm looking for a dash doily, to secure the SP