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NJX51981

12-25-2008 12:43 PM

2005 X5 - Leaving iPod plugged in

I noticed the car continues to charge the iPod even when the ignition is off. I know the iPod barely draws any power, but could it eventually drain the battery? Should I remove the iPod when the vehicle is off?

Tom G.

12-25-2008 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NJX51981

Is this the BMW iPod kit?

statdoc

12-25-2008 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJX51981

I know the iPod barely draws any power, but could it eventually drain the battery? Should I remove the iPod when the vehicle is off?

Maybe if the car will be sitting unused for a month or two. Otherwise, don't worry about it.

blktoptrvl

12-25-2008 02:03 PM

You are probably using the cig lighter. It is always powered. Instead, use the power supply from the glovebox - it is switched on/off with the ignition. You will have to get an adapter from BMW (~$15).

NJX51981

12-25-2008 02:03 PM

Thanks for the replies .... yeah... It's the factory iPod kit ... I believe the iPod stops charging when it can no longer take a charge, too.

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