Is it possible for a security system like this to drain your car battery quickly? After some research, is it the system or installer error?
1008274
if you don't have it install by a professional or know what you are doing, you can very short out and drain your battery. but Mine is working fine without any issues.
1008275
No, it would definitely be installer error. It only uses a small amperage to operate.
1008276
No it is definitely an installer error: I've had 2 of these on 2 different cars and have never had this issue.
1008277
It shouldn't be excessively draining it. My battery is pretty old and I've left my truck with this same unit in it armed for days at a time without starting it and it was fine. I would have the vehicle battery tested first (most auto parts dealers will do it for free these days)
1008278
Unless it develops a fault, no. My Infiniti takes approximately 11 days to drain the battery to an unusable voltage.
1368130
If the USB is powered while the car is off, it depends on your car. My Sante Fe can draw power, my Accord doesnt seem to, but never really tried what you'd attempt. The only way to test is is to find another powered device and wire it up before you order. I connected it to my motorcycle, but its directly connected to the battery. As for draining the battery, on my motorcycle as long as nothing else is plugged into the USB port, no, no power is being drawn. Motorcycle batteries are easily drained. Even if something were left plugged in, on a car for low powered devices I wouldnt worry about it if its for a cell/tablet. A dash cam unless it was running 24/7 I would assume wouldn't be too bad as long as the car isn't sitting for a week at at time? (This is only a guess) I've had mine for about two years, no issues...
1799831
Sorry to hear that!.. I thought it was very easy to install and my battery was fully charged and it worked fine. Make sure it's hooked to the battery correctly and the battery is charged. If not it might be defective :(
525957
problems yet..only will go off if someone cuts the cables to your battery..you can get a volt tester to check if uncertain..
1368126
If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read this answer until you understand it. ++ ~Automotive Technician~ specializing in Automotive Electrical Circuits ++ If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read... » Read More If you hook this up, with a device connected to it all the time, yes as long as there is power to it all the time, it will drain the battery. The drop in voltage would depend upon what is connected to it and what the draw rate of that item is. When you hook this up to the fuse panel you will need to be on a circuit with a minimum of a 10amp fuse. You will also need to find a circuit that turns off by the ignition switch when the key is removed, or you will need to unplug your device to eliminate the draw of voltage by the device plugged in to this cord. If that doesn't help then re-read this answer until you understand it. ++ ~Automotive Technician~ specializing in Automotive Electrical Circuits ++ « Show Less
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.
521645
That is a really good question and I'm not sure I can give you an answer for it. I have used my device strictly to jump start my car death battery so I don't really test it real well.Sorry that I can't be of real help, hopefully you'll find someone who can give you a real answer!!!
301101
I found that is ate batteries quickly and when the batteries get low it will pretty much open to any code. There are plenty of reviews that discuss that issue. I just didn't find it a secure solution.
1923295
it's been awhile, but i believe several owners reported it having an auto alert preset that would drain the battery. i could be mistaken. i was researching this and the NOAA radio, at the time.
2170920
Absolutely...I have two homes and had to replace batteries in both security systems...simple installation that takes less than 1 minute
1859684
In two different houses each time I just replaced the battery and all worked well. Remember to contact your security company to make sure they re-initialize the system from their end.
2098662
there is no way this could possibly drain your battery & if something does drain your battery it's not this & something else one would need to check in there car's electrical.
676628
I am guessing you are making reference to - "Great as long as you have a full charge on your battery to start. It was not very clear that it would not hold the battery state if it was not at a full charge." But then you read another and they are stating "After much contemplation and research,,, and calling the manufacturer I've been informed (buy the manufacturer) that this unit does NOT have any method of charge control. Beware! ... you can easily overcharge your battery(s) with this unit." I can tell you that I did put it on a low battery in my truck that had been parked and it charged it up just fine, not in one day but a week or so. As for over charging that too is a no brainer, without a control or regulator you run that chance. That is why I bought the Schumacher SPC-7A 12 Volt Solar Charge Controller and have no problems. This is the ticket if you have a vehicle parked for periods of time. If you had tons of electronics that are a draw on the battery it might not keep up.
880180
Garry - i'm not 100% positive (like 75%), but pretty sure that the OBDII comm shuts down shortly after most cars are turned off & I believe that this device (powered by OBDii) will also shut-off and thus not drain the battery.
2097526
Hey zdplayer, thanks for asking. I'm not sure whether to take the previous response seriously or not... not even sure if that individual actually bought this specific device (no offense)... In any case, I have purchase this very exact device through Amazon Prime... I do not recommend buying any aftermarket alarm system from other merchants if there is no guaranteed warranty and peace of mind that is equal to what Amazon provides... The unit is very basic and very simple to setup. When you first receive this item, it will come with all the wiring harnesses, instructions, 2 remotes, and receiver/central alarm computer. I do not believe this comes with a siren but connects to your car horns instead. Installation instructions is straightforward - but I still recommend having a basic to intermediate knowledge in automotive electrical system. I do not want you to fry the computers on your car. Other than that, the product description is right to the point and I am happy with the system.
816755
Of course this is possible, but in so doing you defeat one of the key features of the device, namely parking mode recording to capture any event that may happen while the vehicle is unattended. It does not draw a great deal of power in this mode. If the vehicle is going to be parked for longer than 8 - 10 hours you can always kill the power manually.
1087770
My battery didn't drain...I don't leave mine plugged in when my car is off.