if something like a radar detector is left plugged in when the car is off, wouldn't that drain the battery?
1709412
Yes it would, but I only use this for my tire inflator so its only on while in use.
208717
No. I left this cam recording (with screen turned off) seven long days and it worked flawlessly. My car battery wasn't drained.
1721608
i did'nt hardwire my radar detector in. i plug mine into the cigarette lighter foreasy plug in and removal in case i get pulled over it won't be seen easily.
2194717
Yes it can be used when the vehicle is not running. No it does not drain the battery.
1853723
It turns off instantly whether you check or uncheck it. The parking mode works only if you have an extended battery. So, don't worry about car battery drain
1308952
Robert the device plugs into your 12 volt adapter or cigarette lighter ...so there is always voltage there after you turn the car off I pull mine out a little so it does not make a connection that's the only way to disconnect from your battery. but there's no problem. I would highly recommend this product I love mine it is totally hands off thru your car speakers. Just like onstar
468139
I do not unplug mine whether in use or not. However my power is only on when the car is on.
150767
I assume your qeustion is if the product can be left connected while the car is off. I'd say yes, it will turn off I think. Although I haven't tried it. But in case the 12V port inthe car stays on it may drain the car battery since it has a fan that spins when connnected to power.
884816
Depends on if the 12 volt outlet is constant or switched. If it is always on when the car is off and you will be away from the car for more than a few hours it should be unplugged as it has a minor current draw.
1904009
If your power source is continuous even after you turn off the ignition, there will still be a power draw. However, it's very minimal. I would think that even if you left it plugged in over night, it probably wouldn't be so detrimental that your car wouldn't start. Over the entire weekend, it might be a different story.However, I don't know for a fact, as my car's cigarette lighter is on a switched fuse, so it stops working when I turn off the ignition. Therefore, it isn't a problem for me.
181341
No, The battery back-up takes the place of your battery ,if it goes dead or someone tries to disconnect it. Your security car system will still have the power it needs to protect your car.
1536770
That would be my big problem. If your car doesn't turn off that plug when the car is off it will stay on and run your battery down. So I've had to have my car jumped a few times when I forgot to turn it off. And that's bad for your battery.
131694
IF any laptop doesn't have a battery than the plug component may be disconnected as well. Not positive though. It depends on the car some fuses run when the car is off interior lights etc. My Audi's CIG lighter where I plug this device into does not. Sorry
692508
I guess it depends on whether or not your vehicle sends power to it when turned off. My Nissan does not, but my Jeep does. I leave them plugged in in both and so far have had no issues.
1873904
No, I don't think so, it does not work when the car is turned off, unless it is connected to an external power. So normally the car will almost on move when it is recording, and the motion detection function is not necessary.
1953617
No it will not drain your battery it isnt that powerful But if you're worried about it. Inside the menu you can set it to turn off anywhere between three to ten minutes. Set it to motion detection that way it'll only come on when the car is in motion.
692506
No...i leave it plugged in ...the blue led light stays off while my car has been sitting for days...weeks...