[NoKids]

i see the ipod is charging while the car is off. is it a good idea to leave the little sucker connected to the car while its off?

[AndreyATC]

How much can it possible drain?
it's fully charged most of the time (while driving) and probably stops charging some time after the car is turned off
Even if still on, not enough to drain your battery

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

How much can it possible drain?
it's fully charged most of the time (while driving) and probably stops charging some time after the car is turned off
Even if still on, not enough to drain your battery

You'd be surprised.

Is the OP using the 6FL option or BMW iPod kit?

[NoKids]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

You'd be surprised.

Is the OP using the 6FL option or BMW iPod kit?

umm. not sure. i had the factory install the ipod integration, and all i do is connect my ipod to the usb in the armchair hole. i guess that's the 6FL option but i never got a cable from the dealer. didnt need one.

the guy above is maybe right, the ipod is fully charged while driving, so it probably doesn't suck too much juice while i'm away from the car for a day or two.

[audibmw]

my usb flash drive stays powered even when the car is off, i doubt it will be enough to drain the battery. whats a usb bus power rating at anyway?? like <1.5v???