Do you have to unplug every time you don't use it and car is off? Is it draining the battery? are you still happy with it after a while?
1157263
It is suggested to turn it off every time. It does get very hot after about 30 mins. I think it would continue to take power. I am happy with it as it will really warm you, but i worry about it, so as soon as i am very warm i turn it off and unplug it. It works very well with two seats also. It is great for those miutes when the car heater isnt hot yet or you are still defrosting the windows, you will be warm.
1157264
Only if you plug it into a power port that supply's power without the key on. They only lasted me a couple months in my truck then one quit working. Garbage. I wouldn't recommend them. You'd be better off getting some installed under your seat upulstry.
1157265
It depends on your car and how the cig. socket works! Most cars, the cig. socket switches off when your car is off. You can test it out pretty easily, just plug in a gps or another electric item into the cig. socket. Turn off your car and see if the GPS turns off or says there is no power.
1788950
most cars have the 9v outlet tied into the ignition, so it's not powered when the car is not running. Therefore, it won't drain your battery at all.
171715
There is no way to disable it without unplugging it because there is no button for it. I would'nt leave it plugged in 24/7 anyways because it could be hazardous. so I think thats your best option. Or try reading the manual to see if it says anything just in case.
43030
I leave mine plugged in all the time with the blue light still on and have had no problems but my car doesn't sit for more than a couple days without being started.
863435
I haven't had the need to turn it off. I unplug it in the city due to all the speed detection signs where I live, it constantly goes off but that's just it working. I did get tagged yesterday on my way to work by a CHP officer on the side of the road with his radar gun out but he never pursued me and it lit up like the fourth of July.
1356011
I've had mine on my car now for over two years, I just leave it on until I use the car. Haven't had any problem with it getting to hot. I don't drive much either, if I don't use my car every few days, my battery goes dead, very frustrating. :( Hope this answers your question.
2013404
No. It keeps drawing off the car battery until you unplug it. I got the 120v adapter so I could plug into wall outlet or extension cord.
1778534
Your 12-volt socket is probably not energized when the car is turned off, so not an issue. If it is energized with the car off, this unit would put a small drain on the battery, so you would want to unplug it when not in use. Obviously there is no issue if the car is running.
1863773
Yes, I haven't unplugged it in a very long time because of the battery time issue. It get's even worse as the laptop ages. I basically use it as a desktop computer and bought a Mac as a portable computer.
1417770
Yes, you can leave it plugged in 24/7. If you were not going to start your car for a month, you might want to unplug it, but even then, it wouldn't use enough power to drain your battery. If you have a digital watch, think how long it will run on it's little tiny battery. Just about the same thing with this little voltage meter. I have mine in a boat and I never unplug it.
263961
No. I love it but wonder if it will drain my battery if I forget to unplug :(
1904006
I have had no issues with it, I unplug it and put it in glove box when I park
2036798
You dont have to turn it on and off every time you get in and out the car, unless you plan to be out of your car for long period of time like work, gym, ect.. After so many hours it will turn itsself off to conserve the battery, and you will have to turn it back on. Just make sure you have your Bluetooth connected to it at all times while in and out of your car and remember to keep it charged for optimum usage. It sounds great in the car and is very convenient. The only thing I dont like is when you have to answer the phone...me personally I dont like to answer the phone via Bluetooth. Other than that its a great product. I have 2, one for home and another for my car.
173266
Ive had it plugged in to the wall and car while in use and havent experienced the battery life shortened. The only thing I have noticed is the volume is not as loud when it is not well charged.
1089763
I don't use mine in the car. But when I stop playing my iPod for say 30 min. I don't have to power it on. I don' t know if that helps, but that is all I got, sorry.
880181
I have experienced no battery drain issues. I almost always turn it off when not in use as a precautionary measure. It has been on no longer than 24 to 48 hours without cranking a vehicle. Like I said earlier , I have never had any issues. It seems to use minimal power.
795566
Unplugging is not necessary. It will, however, stay "on" after you turn off the engine and thus provide a small drain on the car battery. To avoid that, don't forget to press the blue button to turn ithe unit "off" every time you finish using it