there is a red indicator light when not in use, pulled fuses still is on, just concerned it will kill the battrey, any thoughts?
1750559
As far as I can tell you, that light indicates that it is hooked to live power. The light itself should not kill your battery.
1750560
Yes your battery will go down, I put in a toggle switch , to control everything I went from the heater to the switch to the battery, that way I was a 100 percent it's off.
1750561
I had to pull both fuses in order to make mine go out. I eventually left them in and never did have a drained battery.
1750562
The instructions tell you to put an inline 30amp fuse between the battery and the heater. You can use this to break the power flow. You can get it at Walmart or any parts store.
1750563
I don't know why it killed my battery also, I don't use it I can blow more hot air then this heater does, its terrible. Ever who invented should be arrested for false advertisment
1750564
hello after installing the heater my car sat 12 hours and i had to jump it to get it started so i add a on/off switch to kill the power to the unit when the car isnt running have not had a problem with it sence, other than it doenst put out enought heat
1750565
It will not kill battery unless it's powered on that is a indicator light to let you know it's ready for use this thing doesn't put out any heat though
1750566
I too was concerned about this so have resorted to pulling out the fuse. I believed the drain caused by the led would be negligible but over a long period must have an effect.
1341155
Yes, the battery appears to be working now and I am seeing the goodbye image when I shut off my ignition. It looks like the same unit I sent back. How did you fix it?
253158
I never replaced it. It was the fuse the whole time! Might want to check fuse. If you haven't yet! GL.
18691
OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was... » Read More OldAmazonian says:~{Gadgets like this can typically be kept topped up with a jumper from the car's lighter socket to the gadget's lighter socket. The better cords for the purpose have fuses in their plugs. The car's own voltage regulator maintains adequate level for intermittently charging the sealed lead acid battery without damage.}~While this more than likely should work, I'd let someone else try it before trying it on my own unit. Unless I tore it appart an investigated how things are wired inside and did some actual electrical measuring, I'd not try it unlesss I was willing to chance that something might get toasted. « Show Less
1335636
typically at the fuse box it is just power and it is switched later. you could test where you are tapped to see if it is turning off when it's not in reverse
507000
Same thing happened to me when I let the battery to discharge too much, that ruined the battery and had to purchase a new one. The battery instructions give advice on that, unfortunately I forgot that. Try to stop the Drone as son as the red light start flashing.
411075
I must AMMEND my former statement!!! A DUMMY battery is NOT A DEAD one. They are actually sold as dummies by companies and are cheap. I was lucky enough to have been corrected by RbwNY on July 7th. He/she informed me of this and added that pairing a 'dead' battery with the Li-on s can cause damage, etc. to the equipment. I should have known this as I know that pairing even an alkaline with a on-alkaline is NOT recommended. My apologies to everyone out there who has read my former comment. And a BIG THANKS to RbwNY for the help and advice!!!
1259709
I wondered too and the answer is not in the manual which is just a paragraph or two. My guess is that the red light indicates the power is on and is recharging the battery. That makes most sense.
132011
Hi, I had the lights professionally installed to come on while the truck is running only. I am a female with no knowledge of how much juice the lights are pulling. However, I have never experienced any problems with my battery.
1934944
My red indicator light never has gone off. I am not actually sure of this, but I simply leave the charger plugged in (AC mode) in the evening, then take it out of the charger next morning. I don't see any indication of overcharging or battery memory developing.
2201961
it happened to me also. the red ring means it's charging. i left it plugged in when i went out, next morning it worked. now when i shut the car i press the button on the end for 2 seconds and shut it as well instead of leaving it on. the idea being i'm leaving the battery with some juice in it because i think the battery drained, which is why i believe it was charging but not displaying/working.
216240
Mine wouldn't turn on, either. A quick check of the fuse--located inside a small pull out holder built into the electrical plug connector--found the problem to be a burned out fuse. Weird, since this unit was sold as new, but there was a spare fuse in the holder that was still good.
1958850
Only if the fuse is is burnt (The device will not work otherwise) this can be usually seen by a visual check of the actual fuse. otherwise an Ohm meter will have to be used across each lead to check for continuity. If you are replacing the detector my advise is to use all new from the box
1970832
The indicator light seems to have a slight delay when all connected. It does not light when put into the power outlet alone. Be sure it is securely plugged into the cord that goes to the battery. Make sure that the cord is well connected to the battery as that connection is sometimes "stiff", but positive when it makes the connection. If, after all of this, the indicator light does not go on then suspect the charger or the battery. I would bet on the battery as there is not much to wear out on the charger. I had to buy them in this order when we were given our powerwheel. It has worked well for several months since then.
1679713
I'm not a tech. but i would pull the face plate off and check the battery also see if there is a fuse that could have been blown.
116896
leave them connected unless you feel there is a short, something drawing current, in the system. in older vehicles where there are no clocks or electronics you can remove the negative cable and put a 12 volt, pull fues test lamp with one lead on the negative battery post and the other on the cable , if it lights something is on, pull fuses until the light goes out
2268218
Be sure the circuit (fuse) has the capacity to handle the load. I have an aux. battery in my van and charged from a Wagan Quick Jump Starter and it blew a 20a fuse after a couple of days of plugging it in. Be sure you isolate the aux battery in some way or your batteries will try to drain each other.