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natalielongstaff
02-05-2007, 07:33 AM
but here goes:rotfl:

if im charging my satnav via my cars cigarette lighter...how much will it run down the battery(if the cars not running)
thanks;)

mandymouse
02-05-2007, 07:37 AM
I'm sure it's not a dumb question Nat, but I haven't got a clue :confused3

I hope someone can help you

Minniespal
02-05-2007, 07:40 AM
Nat ~ Unless your battery was ready to go and needed replaced, charging your Sat Nav will have no ill effects to the battery. I charge mine up all the time and I've never had a bit of bother. Plus the car has always started first time when I jump in it.

Hope this helps.

natalielongstaff
02-05-2007, 07:50 AM
great thanks flo:)

glad its not just me then mandy;)

Obi Wan Kenobi
02-05-2007, 08:21 AM
It also depends on your car as when you switch off the ignition on many cars the power to the lighter is switched off as well.

If you are talking about when you are running the cra, the voltage is very small and won't deplete your battery

alisonbestford
02-05-2007, 11:30 AM
It also depends on your car as when you switch off the ignition on many cars the power to the lighter is switched off as well.



Yes, when I turn the ignition off (Vauxall Zafira) my SatNav stops charging :)

natalielongstaff
02-05-2007, 11:42 AM
i think mine still charges when its off...i will double check:)

thanks for your help everyone

Minniespal
02-06-2007, 03:37 AM
Nat ~ I've found out that if your radio still works when your ignition is switched off then your cigarette lighter will too:)

natalielongstaff
02-06-2007, 07:04 AM
Nat ~ I've found out that if your radio still works when your ignition is switched off then your cigarette lighter will too:)

it does flo, thanks....1st time ive ever used the ciggie lighter(i couldnt find it at 1st :rotfl:

Minniespal
02-06-2007, 07:45 AM
1st time ive ever used the ciggie lighter(i couldnt find it at 1st :rotfl:

I was the same Nat:lmao:

UKDEB
02-06-2007, 06:28 PM
I hadn't realised there was so much to know! I've been living in car battery and cigarette lighter ignorance all these years! :rotfl:

natalielongstaff
02-07-2007, 02:29 AM
I hadn't realised there was so much to know! I've been living in car battery and cigarette lighter ignorance all these years! :rotfl:

at least we are informative then deb :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Minniespal
02-07-2007, 02:53 AM
at least we are informative then deb :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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