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USB
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:43 pm
by John pell
The USB next to the 12v charging sockets seems to stay live when I turn the car off. Does it switch off after a set time or is it a continuous live.
Thanks
In advance John p
Re: USB
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:59 pm
by h2onorth
Hi John Pell. I think it may go off once the drivers door is opened or possibly a few minutes later, but I have never timed it.
h2onorth
Re: USB
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:13 pm
by jerrytaff
It does seems to be powered permanently. I hadn't noticed that. On the other cars I have had, the USB has only been powered when the ignition has been on.
The way the radio stays on after removing the key from the ignition, but turns off when when you open the driver's door seems a bit quirky too.
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:38 am
by eLTe
jerrytaff wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:13 pm
It does seems to be powered permanently. I hadn't noticed that. On the other cars I have had, the USB has only been powered when the ignition has been on.
The way the radio stays on after removing the key from the ignition, but turns off when when you open the driver's door seems a bit quirky too.
My Skoda Kodiaq does exactly the same (radio stays on til door open) and the 12v supplies (all 3 of them) are permanently live. Must be the norm these days!
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:57 am
by radar2018
Radio stays on while you sit in car listening to radio with ignition off while wife is shopping, to preserve battery
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:07 am
by John pell
Hi all
Thanks for the replies
It is a shame as I would of liked to leave my iPod plugged in as it is only used in the car.
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:53 pm
by jerrytaff
John, forgive me for asking but why does the USB power prevent you from leaving your iPod plugged in? At least you'd know it would be fully charged when you return to the car?
Radio stays on while you sit in car listening to radio with ignition off while wife is shopping, to preserve battery
The ignition switch normally has a separate position for that.
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:43 pm
by radar2018
>>>>>The ignition switch normally has a separate position for that.<<<<<<
It has but every 3 or 4 minutes it flashes up "Start Engine or battery will discharge"
Re: USB
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:58 pm
by John pell
Jerrytaff
I thought it may discharge the battery as the car is only used at weekends.
However I now think it turns off after a few minutes.
I have left it plugged in at 100% charge, I will look tomorrow when I get home from work to see if the percentage has dropped and report back.
Re: USB
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:03 pm
by John pell
Hi all
Just checked and as thought percentage has dropped from 100% to 94% so it must turn off after a set time.