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Paul Collett

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Hi, I've noticed that the cigar lighter socket, into which my Sat Nav is connected, remains powered in all ignition key positions, even with the keys removed. Is this going to cause a drain on the battery, should I remove theplug eveet time I turn the engine off? Seems like a design flaw... thanks in advance!

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If your battery is strong and the car is in regular use then this will not be a problem, the lighter should be active at all times.

If your worried just simply un plug the sat nav? Problem solved

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If you intend to keep your 5er for some time, why not hard-wire the sat-nav?

OR... Sell the sat-nav to help pay for an upgrade?

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Hi, I've noticed that the cigar lighter socket, into which my Sat Nav is connected, remains powered in all ignition key positions, even with the keys removed. Is this going to cause a drain on the battery, should I remove theplug eveet time I turn the engine off? Seems like a design flaw... thanks in advance!

Nothing to worry about as long as there isn't a 'load' attached.

Imaging it like a plug socket in your house, leccy is always there, but don't cost you anything till the TV is plugged in.

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