Will leaving IPOD in car 24/7 drain the car battery?

YolkyPalky · 03-26-2012, 11:52 AM

Hi,

Did a forum search first and didn't find answer. I have an old IPOD, a Video IPOD, that was just living in a drawer after I got my iPhone4. Thinking of just having my old IPOD be dedicated to my M3 so I don't have to keep plugging/unplugging my iPhone if I want to access my own music.

As far as I can tell, your IPOD does not automatically turn off when you turn off the car, in fact it keeps charging from the car battery. Just wondering if charging the IPOD 24/7 can drain the car battery? Anyone else have a dedicated IPOD that just stays connected whether driving or not? Any car battery issues?

frenchM3dreamer · 03-26-2012, 11:58 AM

for what it's worth, i have one of those charging / playing music / bluetooth 12V cradle (that plugs into your cig lighter). left the iPhone in for about 2 hrs in my truck with the truck turned off and my battery was dead. needed a boost...
unless someone confirms differently, i wouldnt take a chance...

e92pvaz · 03-28-2012, 11:46 PM

Nope- no problem at all- I leave mine plugged into the USB port in the center console all the time. It does not drain power unless key is in car and accessory power is turned on.

Now post pics of your new e90- I know you have it!!

HK8888 · 03-29-2012, 01:18 AM

You should be fine because everyone is.

YolkyPalky · 03-29-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by e92pvaz

Nope- no problem at all- I leave mine plugged into the USB port in the center console all the time. It does not drain power unless key is in car and accessory power is turned on.

Now post pics of your new e90- I know you have it!!

Thanks! Detail done today, pics coming soon.....

kscarrol · 03-29-2012, 09:44 AM

I have a dedicated nano that stays in the center console at all times and did the same in my '08 550. Never had any battery issues in either car...

S65V8 · 03-29-2012, 11:44 AM

nope. iPod connected 24/7, no issues. plus iPods have auto turn off when the car is off I thought....maybe not....

kscarrol · 03-29-2012, 12:35 PM

As I recall when the car goes to "sleep" it shuts off all power outlets/sources. The iPod left in the console will stop charging at that point...

mark896 · 03-29-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

As I recall when the car goes to "sleep" it shuts off all power outlets/sources. The iPod left in the console will stop charging at that point...

+1 this.. I was wondering how everyone was even charging their iPhones because after sleep mode mine quits charging it?

Mike240i · 12-09-2018, 10:52 PM

I keep an iPod Classic connected to mine 24/7. When the car is completely off the iPod stays on using it's own battery. When the car is on the iPod goes into charging mode. This iPod has been in three other cars before and never drained a battery.

My only issue is that the screen makes me choose the iPod each time I turn on the car - even though it begins playing music from where it left off.

03-26-2012, 11:52 AM	#1
YolkyPalky Captain 333 Rep 687 Posts Drives: ‘23 X3MC Dark Graphite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Will leaving IPOD in car 24/7 drain the car battery? Hi, Did a forum search first and didn't find answer. I have an old IPOD, a Video IPOD, that was just living in a drawer after I got my iPhone4. Thinking of just having my old IPOD be dedicated to my M3 so I don't have to keep plugging/unplugging my iPhone if I want to access my own music. As far as I can tell, your IPOD does not automatically turn off when you turn off the car, in fact it keeps charging from the car battery. Just wondering if charging the IPOD 24/7 can drain the car battery? Anyone else have a dedicated IPOD that just stays connected whether driving or not? Any car battery issues?
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frenchM3dreamer Captain 8 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 08 Mitsu Eclipse Spyder GTP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0)	for what it's worth, i have one of those charging / playing music / bluetooth 12V cradle (that plugs into your cig lighter). left the iPhone in for about 2 hrs in my truck with the truck turned off and my battery was dead. needed a boost... unless someone confirms differently, i wouldnt take a chance...
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e92pvaz Private First Class 9 Rep 176 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: az iTrader: (0)	Nope- no problem at all- I leave mine plugged into the USB port in the center console all the time. It does not drain power unless key is in car and accessory power is turned on. Now post pics of your new e90- I know you have it!!
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HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 926 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	You should be fine because everyone is.
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8890 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I have a dedicated nano that stays in the center console at all times and did the same in my '08 550. Never had any battery issues in either car... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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S65V8 _ 808 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	nope. iPod connected 24/7, no issues. plus iPods have auto turn off when the car is off I thought....maybe not....
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8890 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	As I recall when the car goes to "sleep" it shuts off all power outlets/sources. The iPod left in the console will stop charging at that point... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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Mike240i New Member 7 Rep 14 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I keep an iPod Classic connected to mine 24/7. When the car is completely off the iPod stays on using it's own battery. When the car is on the iPod goes into charging mode. This iPod has been in three other cars before and never drained a battery. My only issue is that the screen makes me choose the iPod each time I turn on the car - even though it begins playing music from where it left off.
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