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Scangauge Current Drain?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by bogeybob513, Jan 26, 2009.

  1. bogeybob513

    bogeybob513 rtc513

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    I will be storing my 2006 for a couple of weeks and would like to know if my Scangauge will draw any current during that time. The display goes off a couple of minutes after shutdown, but I don't know if it still draws current.
     
    #1 bogeybob513, Jan 26, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Why not just unplug it and you won't have to worry about a drain?
     
    #2 firepa63, Jan 26, 2009
  3. David Beale

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    It draws a little current. Just unplug it and you'll be fine. It's pretty easy to start it up again. It remembers the settings (but not the mileage etc.).
     
    #3 David Beale, Jan 26, 2009
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    My scangage turns itself on and off sometimes when the car is parked. The backlight lights up, but no data is diaplayed, since the power to the car is "off". I would unplug it if you don't plan to drive the car for a length of time.
     
    #4 subarutoo, Jan 26, 2009
  5. bogeybob513

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    Thanks to all. You are correct that the unit is supposed to remember its settings.
     
    #5 bogeybob513, Jan 27, 2009
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    If I leave the SG (ScanGauge) cable plugged into the OBDII port but disconnect the SG unit from the SG cable, will it still result in any additional drain (however small) on the 12V battery when the car is off?
     
    #6 srivenkat, Sep 15, 2013
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