X3 on plugged in then leave car unused overnight will it still draw car battery power does this affect pairing tomorrow if X3 needs to be in off mode?
485871
I have left mine on overnight and it does not appear to have drawn down the battery
485872
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485873
If it is in a "constant" power source you can use the on/off button and it will not byes power. If you plug it in an ignition controlled outlet it will turn off when you turn your car off. Either way it will pair up when you are within 20 or 30 feet of your car and play the last song it played when you turned your car off.
485874
I leave mine in all the time. As long as the Bluetooth stays active on your phone it should still connect when you hit play.
2231309
In theory, you could leave it on and have it come on with your car's power, but it would drain the unit's battery after you turn off the car if you leave the switch turned on, and that's probably not a good idea long term. I turn mine on and off when I use it.
954130
I don't know. It was just an option on amazon. I leave mine plugged in the car overnight when it gives the one hour left message and have had no issues.
1411406
You connected the battery power and dash power wrong you may have them backwards. The battery power keeps the device on but turns it off when the key is turned off, the dash power cable will only work for illumination purposes. The manual explains it and refer to your vehicle's specification to your stock wires. Btw auto zone has connector adapters for many vehicle makes and models so you don't have to cut your vehicles wires
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...
1975853
Yes, but you still have to unplug it when you start your car. Also if its anything like the one of got it wont last more than a few hours anyway.
468139
I do not unplug mine whether in use or not. However my power is only on when the car is on.
280351
I don't connect it to constant because it could drain your battery. I rely on the back up battery when the car is off.
1263613
When your take your keys out of the ignition... it turns off the ability to draw power from your car battery. You wouldn't have a problem with this.
850278
If power to the device is lost (i.e., unplugged, power failure, etc.), you'll have to "Forget this device" from your iPhone and re-pair it each time. This makes it rather unsuitable for an automotive application, for example, where the device shuts off with the ignition. Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way. :)
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.
2213928
I found the link to the manual: http://www.powerstationusa.com/manuals/PSX3.pdfRight on top of the cover pager (1st) it says that "... THIS UNIT CAN BE LEFT PLUGGED IN AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE A FULL CHARGE WHEN NEEDED."
1049058
Yes!Once you've paired this to your phone, it will connect automatically of it is still awake. If it sits idle too long, it will go to sleep. However, once you push the button on the Xtreme and your phone's Bluetooth is on, it auto-connects
458449
I'm a mechanic and yes it will drain the battery if you leave it plugged in while the car is off, my suggestion is to hard wire it into the car with an "add a fuse" , it's simple and cheap and will turn on and off with the car without draining the battery (look up a video on YouTube "how to hardwire in a radar detector")
1665363
I would have it plugged into my truck 12v outlet all day while driving, but I would unplug it in the evening and let it maintain whatever coolness it had. However, I didn't want to run down my truck battery, so I never attempted to leave it plugged in for too long without the truck running. Sorry I can't answer your question.
229814
That is entirely up to you. I leave it plugged in on long trips to monitor performance, bit take it out when we get home. It is used mostly as a code reader for my son's truck.
504158
I would guess that it depends on the vehicle. Some leave the power to those adapters active all the time. If your device stops charging once you have shut off your vehicle then it should be fine to leave it plugged in.