Will the spotlight work while plugged into the car charger (if you forgot to charge, can it be used while plugged into car charger)?
1613017
YES but NO- the manual says to make sure the spotlight is switched to the OFF position before charging and when charging. however the spotlight will still shine as normal when plugged in and charging. the problem is using the spotlight while charging will lead to over-charging which the manual says be sure to avoid. the manual says charge the spotlight at least once every 3 months whether using or not. conclusion... you can run the spotlight while charging, but it may cause damage to the battery according to the manual.
1408760
In my Chevy pickup the plug is always hot, even with the key out of the ignition. So with a device plugged into the charger it will pull some power. Also the charger by itself will burn a tiny amount of power since it is converting DC voltage. This loss is tiny compared to a car battery but is an additional load if you don't run the car for an extended period. Its surprising how all the loads can add up and eventually deaden the battery.
1676555
Yes. You can use it and charge it at the same time. I leave mine on charge in my auto continuously while I am driving. Works well that way. I never have to touch it.
1275030
I can't answer that because I don't own a car . however yes it does work while plugged in to wall socket....you can use it while it's charging.
1245433
It's custom there is no way to charge it other then when it's plugged into your cigarette lighter. I only use it in my car & it charges when I have it plugged in. Unfortunately my car only charges when the car is running whereas some cars will charge when the key is not turned. This Garmen cannot be charged with a USB connector. Newer models may be able to but this one doesn't.
1776651
Hi, Klara. I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. Plug the Mity-Mite into heavy duty extension cord to charge it. Once it's fully charged, the unit displays a green light when you press the button on the front of it. If not charged, the light will glow red or yellow. The unit can be used to jump start almost any kind of standard battery used in a vehicle (not, of course, a hybrid battery). This is not a trickle charger, in other words you cannot put it on the car's battery and expect it to slowly re-charge the battery. It's like having jumper cables without needing to attach one end to a viable battery and the other end to the battery that isn't working. Hope this answers your question.
1168775
NO. You will need a USB - car charger. Look under Lumina car charger. Good Luck :-)
310163
No. If the flashlight is charging it is disabled. The only time the flashlight will work while sitting in the charger is if the power is out.
2163296
It depends on what you are jump starting. If it is a diesel with glow plugs, be aware that when you are using the high current tap, the charger is putting out about 17 volts and canburn up glow plugs if you turn them on while at this voltage. It will charge the battery just fine.You may need to replace the clamps on the end of the charging cables. They are pretty poor quality, but other than that, it should work just fine.
965216
Yes it will work while being charged. I haven't tried leaving it connected all of the time because the battery life is pretty good. There is a power switch. The speaker is very easy to connect and use.
227517
This is a momentary switch, so it won't click on then click off. It makes contact as long as you are pressing it....however, it has a latch lock that can be pulled on to keep the switch depressed for as long as you want the current to flow, so technically, you could use it in the spotlight application.
1873906
I thought it said it does in the directions? I can't use the feature because my charger doesn't stay on when car is off.
2165265
YES. Although I've never used this while charging in a car, I don't see why that form of use/charging would be any different from use/charging while at home (i.e., plugged into an AC wall outlet). I routinely use this while it's plugged-in and charging. Although it seems to hold a charge for MANY days, if not months, when not in use.....I most often have not used it in a while, so that when I do use it, I charge it at the same time so that by the time I'm finished...it's also fully charged. Hope this helps.
1399046
I would like to know same: if used with car battery that is in the car (not taken out), does the car need to be running????????? Also, does anyone have an estimate of time it would take to charge?
1572991
It might, depending on how often you drive, the temperature, and how old your battery is. The LED stays lit all the time. I found my battery dead after leaving this plugged in without driving it for about two weeks. But my battery is 8 years old and it was a colder day. If you drive more frequently and/or have a newer battery, it's probably fine. If you're the kind of person who keeps a diagnostic scanner plugged in, you probably also keep jumper cables or a trickle charger, so why not try it?
1764919
No. That and the two charging cables (AC and 12 volt) are sold separately. The spotlight does come with a 4 D-cell battery cassette which snaps into the spotlight.
243005
my lamp is always lit whenever the btty is in the charger and the charger is plugged in.the owner manual doesnt mention the light, but says that you can leave the btty in the charger-plugged in- indefinitley but it will discharge it the charger is not plugged in.i suggest that you check the wall outlet by plugging in a lamp.if when you verify the wall outlet, then there may be something amiss withthe charger