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Old 07-24-2007, 10:24 AM
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I just got my 07 v6 coupe on sunday...
When using my ipod car charger- I see that the light on the charger stays on even when I've taken the key out- meaning it's still getting juice.
This continues forever as I tested walking away for 20 minutes.
Does that mean I have to unplug the charger EVERY time it's not in use?
This was not the case in my 2004 civic- and I'm just afraid that I might come back to a drained battery if I forget one of these days.
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
Thanks!
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:26 AM
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Yes, the charger will remain on. It will need to be unplugged. The cigaretter lighter remains hot at all times. Kinda sucks on Fords part, to set it up that way.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:28 AM
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Yup the 12V outlets are always hot. It really shouldn't be a drain if the charger isn't charging a device as only the LED is lit. I forget to unplug my radar detector all the time and have yet to have a drained battery.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:29 AM
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It wont kill your battery. I have my ipod, phone, and radar detector plugged in 24/7. Ive gone over a week with the ipod and radar plugged in without starting the car and it started fine.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:35 AM
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I leae my pod always connected and the car has sat for days with no problem.
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Old 07-24-2007, 12:04 PM
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Not enough drain with just an Ipod adapter to worry unless
its for weeks at a time. Or rewire the power outlet to only
be hot when the key is on......
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