Rossman Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 i just got me a dvd player and pop-out in-dash 7" TFT monitor.....when i turn the car off and take my keys out the clock display on the TFT monitor (closed) stays on.... just wondering if anyone knows if this is normal or what? i installed it correctly im just worried bout my battery going flat overnight. =( guess i'll find out in the morning huh. any help would be great. thanks. - Ross. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Italy! Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 What did you hook the power cable up to? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1850498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossman Posted January 9, 2006 Author Share Posted January 9, 2006 What did you hook the power cable up to? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i hooked up 12v batt to the batt wire and acc wire to the acc wire... and of course ground to ground my car started ok this morning so it hasnt drained my battery .......YET! =S please any more feedback would be greatly appreciated. cheers, - Ross. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1850926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let Me Drive Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 you could always get a multi meter and check how much current and voltage the clock is useing when the car is off and tell us what the readings are and then i can tell you if its to much Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1850966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimpage Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 There will only be just enough power going to it to just run the clock. There is no way it will use enough power to drain your battery. Most head units will keep a small amount of power going to it so you can eject the cd while the car is off... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1851447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDY Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Yep, there is always a little power there so that the standard clock keeps the time, the A/C keeps the settings, and your headunit doesn' lose it's settings and radio station presets etc. The LCD clock will use jack all power, but it might no be too good for keeping theives uninterested. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1851663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Italy! Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The LCD clock will use jack all power, but it might no be too good for keeping theives uninterested. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A bright LED informing the would-be theives of your alarm system would be a great deterant, while not draining much power at all either. Mine is as bright as bright can be, you can see it flashing a mile away! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1852938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozila Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 but it might no be too good for keeping theives uninterested. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> exactly, i'd be more concerned about thieves then anything else. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1853266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossman Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 thanks eryone for all your help... 'preciate it. cheers - Ross. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/101287-in-dash-7-monitor/#findComment-1857216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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