Zafira rear 12v socket problems

My Zafira (2003 model 1.6 active) didn't come with a 12v socket in the boot.
I wanted to install one and VX told me that all it needed was a 12 socket on
the plug in the loom behind the rear offside 1/4 panel. Did this and
nothing, no power there at all.

VX then said that I needed a VX relay in the car to power it and this would
allow it to power up and stay powered for 15 minutes after the ignition was
off.

Purchased the relay ( a green one from VX) and plugged it into a block at
the back of the fuse panel to the right of the steering wheel.

Sure enough, 12v power now at the desired socket. Problem is I'm always
getting a flat battery even with nothing plugged into the 12v socket. Seems
the new green relay is powering up the other green relay on the main fuse
panel and it stays on all the time. When you lock the doors the interior
light dims like you would expect, then re-illuminates and goes out again!

VX have had the car in the shop for three days without success!

Have tinkered myself since they failed and simply pulled the rear socket
relay. All seems okay now but no rear socket! Have concerns that VX have
sold the wrong relay to me to power up the rear socket. Anyone any
experience here?

RJO

 

No experience I'm afraid.
Can we ask where you got the 12V socket?
Part numbers for both socket and correct relay appreciated when you
figure it out.

 

I found this on Dejanews, from this group.

http://tinyurl.com/6rkbh

 

John,

Thanks for the info. The 12v socket I used was sourced from Maplin
electrical and the loom connector is as shown in the German link.
Seems that the 'Green relay' VX sold me is correct but there is an ongoing
problemwith my install. I have it booked in AGAIN for Thursday this week.
Will report back.

RJO