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How much will it drain the car battery when using a car lighter in a parked car to light a cigarette?
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∙ 14y ago
If you're looking for exact numbers, I don't have them, but you could easily light an entire pack without an issue while the radio is on. Neither drain a noticeable amount of battery.
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It will probably keep transmitting and place a small drain on the battery.
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If the car is left sitting for a long time and not running, yes. In some cars the cigarette lighter wont work unless the car is on for this reason.
Can a cigarette lighter drain the car battery if the car is on?
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Why would a 1987 Ford bronco lose charge when shut off?
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Will hooking up two 12 volt computer speakers to a car using an AC adapter that connects to your car's cigarette lighter drain my car's battery?
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Can decoration in car cigarette lighters drain battery like glowing hearts or angels?
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Why does a cell phone charger drain a battery?
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Can a bad coil drain the battery?
No, a bad coil will not drain the battery.
Why did your 1995 Subaru drain the battery?
Depends on if it drained while you were driving or ran down while it was parked overnight. If the battery runs down while you're driving the vehicle then more than likely the alternator is defective. If the battery drains while the vehicle is parked then the problem is either a dead cell in the battery or a light is on somewhere on the vehicle. Could be a under hood light, trunk, glovebox, dome, or even the brake lights. It can also be a relay that is stuck.
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