Does it auto shut off in a vehicle kit installation when plugged into the cigarette lighter? My screen stays illuminated? Concerns if so for battery
77341
It depends on the vehicle. My old Dodge Neon would cut power to the lighter when turned off, my Chevy Cavalier does not. I unplug my SiriusXM unit when I turn off the engine.
77342
Mine does my wife's does not depends if your cigarette lighter power powers off or not.
77343
No, My plug stays hot when vehicle is off so the radio stays on. I have to turn it off manually.
77344
I have not encountered that problem, but the latest problem I am having is the screen says check antenna. I touch the antenna connection on the back of the unit and then it clears up. Sometimes it happens like every 10 minutes and then other times it goes a while just fine. Its REALLY annoying.
1781219
Most, but not all, vehicles have the cigarette lighter wired to the battery circuit so that they're "on" no matter if the car is or not. This is the "Batt" connection in your fusebox. If it's wired to the Accessory circuit, then the circuit will only be available when the car is running or the key turned to Accessory. This is the "Acc" connection in your fusebox. It's simple enough to tell before buying this solar panel, just push the lighter in when the car is off and the key out of the ignition. If the lighter gets hot then this will work for you. If not then you'll need to do something else, wire a plug into the fusebox, clip this right on the battery, something else. This comes with both the cigarette plug and alligator clips. Oh, and in case anyone is wondering, this won't "pop" out and shut itself off like a cigarette lighter does. That's done by heat in the lighter, not a timer or anything like that.
646419
If your vehicle has an always powered cigarette/power port then it will, you can configure in the settings whether it will record events while parked (basically motion detection & shock sensor) or you can disable it. Without an always on cigarette/power port however it will just shut down when you turn off your car.
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It stays on to show battery status. If you disconnect it from the charger it will go from green to yellow to red until the battery is drained. I actually took mine off as it kept draining my battery. They sell one without the light indicators.
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Its harmless. Depending on how you have your light switches set you may notice there dimly kit while your driving. I kinda like it. They use much less juice, so the current in the line shows up. Your x cuts power to that circuit when the car is off after ten or fifteen min anyway. You can check, they won't be lit
2016695
Battery is a cr2032 & no it does not auto shutoff. Nice and clear sight well worth the money in my opinion.
775318
Is that a question or a statement? If it's a question. Yes the screen does turn off. You can set how long it stays on for and how it comes on as well
1451296
Sorry for my slow response. I dont remember automatic shut off...in fact I remember worrying I might forget to unplug it and drain my battery. But the warmth was worth the risk!
927399
Depends on how you want it wires. I connected mine to the stock wiring behind the cigarette lighter. That way when the key is in the acc or vehicle on position (engine running) the monitor will always have power. When the vehicle is off the monitor loses power not draining the battery
197015
Agree with previous response, yes it does turn off, I think its a design flaw, hopefully they will make newer version which will have some battery backup to cover moments like starting the car. But it does restart where it was, I did not have to do anything, not so for game DVDs, but movies yes.
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Depends on your vehicle on my newer hyundai when the key is taken out all electronics are shut off and when they key is on they all turn on. I have a newer GM vehicle that does not do this if I don't unplug the unit from the cigarette lighter it stays on, but the draw is so small like 7mA that it would take a month or two of not ever starting it to kill the battery. This is a great product!
1022049
Yes, the device will automatically shut off when the car is turned off. You will never have to worry about it killing your car battery.
267274
No, it has a blocking diode to prevent it from discharging the battery at night but no auto shut off
449057
No it does not. You program your vehicle while it is off and follow directions on screen. Unplug it when done.
263963
No auto shut off. The only way to turn it off is to pull the plug. But it really feels great when its freezing cold outside and your vehicle is freezing cold too. It will warm you up surprisingly fast. My van is old (1993) and does not warm up much if at all. So even if this was a "cheap fix" it was a good and effective fix.
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Yes. Here's how the screen function works: 1. When not connected with the AC power adapter (solely on battery power) the screen will automatically time out after approximately 2 min. Audio will remain "on". You can keep the screen from turning off by pressing the screen button (lower right side, second from the bottom) which will keep the screen on but obviously use more power. 2. When connected to the AC power adapter simply press the screen button to toggle the screen on & off. Otherwise the default setting with the power adapter connected is the screen on. The audio will remain on and is adjustable via the onscreen menu. Hope this helps!
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I have had no problems with it shutting off when finished charging. It was money well spent!