if i connect this to my car and have nothing connect to it, do i need to turn this unit off or unplug it when i leave my car?
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.
884817
This unit will only be on while the car is running, so you don't need to unplug it when you leave your car.
395522
I never unplug the AC. I just pull apart the Quick Connect and go. Hook it back up when I get home.
1360389
You can unplug the unit and it will not operate. If you want to leave the unit plugged in, you can change the jumper settings so it doesn't match the transmitter or turn the volume way down. But there is no on-off switch on the outside of the case.
1166437
I have left mine connected without being plugged in for a few hours without a problem. But I don't know about permanently I have never done that.
789962
The are already connected. You just have to run them under your dash. Also, they're long enough to do so, and color coded. So, when you disconnect them to run them, there wont be no confusion.
1010448
My car is electric, and it just turns off when I turn off the car. I would expect gas cars to turn off the *USB port* too..
1872011
I literally unplug the cord connected to the unit and place it beneath the unit. Would love if someone has a better answer!
1904006
I have had no issues with it, I unplug it and put it in glove box when I park
50880
Dear JOHNADER, Thanks for your question. This is rainbow from seeworld technology. As your requirement ,the device could turn off the car,becasue it have cut oil and power function. So,could you please tell me why do you need to turn off the vehicle or what features do you need? Thanks! best regards, rainbow
28724
You don't have to unplug it. I keep mine plugged in with no problems. Nothing remains running. I'm not even sure why it says that.
1790861
Unplug it when you start the car. States a power surge could ruin the internals of the panel if left plugged in while engine is running/charging. Plug it in to charge when vehicle won't be driven for awhile. Unplug it before starting the car.
433759
Not to worry. I leave mine pluged in all the time. It comes on as soon as I turn on the key. While driving it works great. When I turn off the car I just press the off button when it shows up on my GPS unit to turn off the power. It is a great USB cable. I wish it were a bit shorter due to the mount location of my GPS in my car. When I had it on the dash the length of the cable was perfect up there. With my Mountek the GPS is now right above my plug.
1678415
Use on the connection for the car which should be plugged into the cigarette lighter.then place the unit by the windshield. pls note ensure that you unplug the unit each time you turn on the engine and plug it when the engine is not on.it works perfect on my car
649576
You can disconnect if you are going to use the car soon or else keep it plugged in so that the car continues to receive minimal current in order to maintain full charge!
1117290
You likely have it in car mode where it turns off when unplugged. Take a good look through the settings.
851280
yes I prefer it that way. Their is no on and off switch on the unit. You can turn off the breaker but that too will cause it to recycle the settings every time it starts back up. The factory told me to leave it plugged in and it will learn your car and its charging system. The unit only supplies the voltage and amperage to the car. The car is actually the charger for it or has a charger built into it right in the line from the plug in for the charger cord to plug into.It is nice to have the car charged in a little over an hour.
2219059
With the unit unplugged you can push the test button to check the status of the battery. What did you use it for? We're you trying to start a car? It is best used for small vehicles (4 or 6 cyl) or cars were the battery is not completely dead. Have you used it before to jump a vehicle? Sometimes it is a matter of making proper contact. If you see some sparks when attaching the last cable, it should be good, if not make sure you are making proper contact. I left mine in the car for a couple of months after charging it overnight and it was still good. You might want to charge it overnight.