On 5 Jan, 23:20, "Rich G" <nos...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "Mike" <mikeloveschampagneandru...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On 5 Jan, 07:42, "Me" <t...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >> The bluetooth headset I purchased has a 12v car charger only. The
power
> >> socket in my car is only live when the key is at position 1 and
> >> thereafter.
> >> The manual says unplug the charger when starting the car, which is
fair
> >> enough, but am I safe to plug it in after the car has started.
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> >> Otherwise charging can only be carried out when the car is parked
with
> >> the
> >> key in the ignition.
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> >> thanks
> >> dj
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> > I've never seen a cigarette lighter socket that wasn't live whilst the
> > engine was running!
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> B5 A4 is live without the key in the ignition !
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Many of the cars I've owned inc my B5 are live all the time except
when starting. I've had at least one that was only live when running
(VW polo) but none that wasn't live whilst the engine was running.
Mike
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