ipod fm transmitter question
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From: NYC
2000 clk430
ipod fm transmitter question
hey guys If i leave my ipod fm transmitter plugged into a constant cigarrette lighter socket( in my range rover) , does it kill my battery, or is the voltage used harmless..( no ipod plugged into it))
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From: San Antonio, Tx
2000 CLK430
It will kill the battery only if it is left on for a long time..over night or even a couple of nights will not drain it to the point of not letting it start. Some vehicles will even shut down the accessories once it detects a low voltage. Now once it starts to get colder it could turn into a different story. I have left a small lamp on in my Navigator during the wimter 10 degrees F and I had a dead battery in the morning. Does your IPOD transmitter have a light and display and stuff on it, if its the one I am thinking of then it is constantly pulling power. My suggestion would be to err on the safe side and unplug. Just my 2 cents, I wouldnt want you to end up like I did.
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: TN
2002 c240
Well, a little pricey remedy.........
Blaupunkt makes several black faced models for german cars that have Ipod hookups. You could use a Blaupunkt head unit with Ipod adapter and keep the factory bose system AND the factory look, feel, and buttons all working.
Blaupunkt makes several black faced models for german cars that have Ipod hookups. You could use a Blaupunkt head unit with Ipod adapter and keep the factory bose system AND the factory look, feel, and buttons all working.
