does this mean it works off the power of the car and does not need to be taken inside and charged?
1648170
Yes. You just plug it into the port that they use to check the diagnostics,
1873904
No, I don't think so, it does not work when the car is turned off, unless it is connected to an external power. So normally the car will almost on move when it is recording, and the motion detection function is not necessary.
382309
It does not have to be charged but unplug it when you're not using it. The cars usually stop working because the brushes under the front are not shaped correctly. They give a diagram in the instructions but basically you want the brushes to scrape the track like fingernails on a chalkboard.
936199
You can remove from your vehicle. And it will need to be plugged in to outlet to function
303182
not many cars power plugs work with engine off so no risk of draining battery , power cord usually plugged in and used by someone in the car while driving
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.
1259437
Hi. I am not sure. When I turn off my car everything is off including power.
1281755
Yes it is still consuming from your car but I always unplug mine when I get out of the car.
692508
I guess it depends on whether or not your vehicle sends power to it when turned off. My Nissan does not, but my Jeep does. I leave them plugged in in both and so far have had no issues.
131144
I never tried it that way. I just use it for a trickle charge on my wife's car if we are gone for a while. Sorry
679883
Not sure understand question but there is a circuits breaker. Like an outlet should be on all the time. Not using power unless plugged into your car. Hope helps.
495089
It depends on how your car is wired. Some cigarette lighters have power supplied to them when your car is off and some cigarette lighters turn off when the car is off.
1528836
Yes, if you use it with your car turned off. As long as the engine's running your battery won't be drained.
2047478
Nope. It charges when it's plugged in, so you can unplug it and it works without a cord. It has an on/off switch to save power when you're not using it while it's not plugged in.
2081705
No. These types of products take very little energy, in most cars probably none when the car is off. The important thing to understand about this particular item is that it is poorly made and will not last more than a few weeks before it must be replaced.
1417773
No, this uses less power than me accidentally leaving my map light on overnight. Most newer cars (especially Japanese makes) will switch the outlet with the ignition.
1421173
That is correct and no need for the outlet - the cars just race on the track- my son has it and loves it.