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Old Dec 23, 2023 | 11:08 PM
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Default Re: Leaving Key in Ignition Switch

Originally Posted by Root66
The manual cautions against doing this when the car is parked because it will "drain the battery". The car battery or the fob battery? Is it OK to remove the key and leave the key in the car when parked (in a locked garage)?
OK, I finally got around to it. My standby drain:
  • Key not in ignition two minutes after shutting car off - 17mA.
  • Key in ignition two minutes after shutting car off - 17mA.
Not a hard test to do and I already knew what the result would be, but it's always a good idea to verify before speaking.
I expected someone else to beat me to the punch, the fact no one did is part of why I dont' spend as much time here these days.
 

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