iPod Battery Drain

buddster · 11-21-2014, 09:59 AM

I replaced my armrest thumb drive with an iPod touch so I could use my iTunes files "as is". I connected the iPod with the USB / Stereo mini cable and seems to continually charge - even after the car is turned off and locked. I'm assuming this will drain the battery if I leave it connected. Is there a way around this?

kscarrol · 11-21-2014, 10:37 AM

I've had my iPod in my car for four years without draining the battery. When the car goes into sleep mode (takes several minutes of inactivity, can't recall the #) it cuts power to the outlets such as the USB port. Therefore your iPod should not drain your battery...

buddster · 11-23-2014, 10:28 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the info.

11-21-2014, 09:59 AM	#1
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	iPod Battery Drain I replaced my armrest thumb drive with an iPod touch so I could use my iTunes files "as is". I connected the iPod with the USB / Stereo mini cable and seems to continually charge - even after the car is turned off and locked. I'm assuming this will drain the battery if I leave it connected. Is there a way around this?
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11-21-2014, 10:37 AM	#2
kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	I've had my iPod in my car for four years without draining the battery. When the car goes into sleep mode (takes several minutes of inactivity, can't recall the #) it cuts power to the outlets such as the USB port. Therefore your iPod should not drain your battery... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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11-23-2014, 10:28 PM	#3
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Thanks for the info.
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