Xtool IOBD2 + Flat Battery
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Xtool IOBD2 + Flat Battery
Hi all
I have recently purchased the IOBD2 Xtool diagnostic tool and it works very well. with my iphone.
What I have noticed is that if left plugged into the car with the ignition off it will drain your battery flat within a few days. I left mine plugged in after a recent trip and thought nothing of it as I assumed power to the diagnostic port would switch off with the ignition. It would appear not.
I came back to drive the car 4 days later and the car battery was flat. I originally suspected my Center console accessories socket as it was plugged into a dashcam, but there is no power present there when the ignition is switched off.
I checked the IOBD2 and it was quite warm, so it must be on.
So this is a quick update to anyone who has a IOBD2 or is thinking of getting one. It works well, but don't leave it plugged into the vehicle when you switch off the car.
Its a shame really as it would be great if the device could be left plugged in.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
I have recently purchased the IOBD2 Xtool diagnostic tool and it works very well. with my iphone.
What I have noticed is that if left plugged into the car with the ignition off it will drain your battery flat within a few days. I left mine plugged in after a recent trip and thought nothing of it as I assumed power to the diagnostic port would switch off with the ignition. It would appear not.
I came back to drive the car 4 days later and the car battery was flat. I originally suspected my Center console accessories socket as it was plugged into a dashcam, but there is no power present there when the ignition is switched off.
I checked the IOBD2 and it was quite warm, so it must be on.
So this is a quick update to anyone who has a IOBD2 or is thinking of getting one. It works well, but don't leave it plugged into the vehicle when you switch off the car.
Its a shame really as it would be great if the device could be left plugged in.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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