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12-29-2008, 04:19 PM

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would a gps charger that is pulling 5v at 1amp kill a battery over 2 days of sitting?

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12-29-2008, 04:23 PM

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oh i also have an Ipod charger that is plugged in as well. i do have the full time power mod. so they do get power when the key is off

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12-29-2008, 05:37 PM

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would a gps charger that is pulling 5v at 1amp kill a battery over 2 days of sitting?

The short answer is yes, it could. That is why most accessories turn off with the ignition. The length of time would depend on the quality/ condition of the battery.

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12-29-2008, 06:45 PM

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Yeah I've been in the same predicament. I found that with older, so-so batteries, leaving accessories on will drain what little capacity it has. When I get a fresh new battery with lots of reserve capacity there are no issues with accesories.