Grant Edwards > wrote in
:

> That's exactly opposite of what I (or anybody I've ever talked
> to) wants. I have _never_ needed to have my headlights on with
> the key off, yet I often wish I could power a cell phone or map
> light or whatever with the key off.

I see your point but I think having the headlights on with the key off
is some kind of safety thing that might be required by law? I know in
England you had to have the parking lights on when parked on the
street, maybe still do?