Do Radar Detectors Drain Battery?
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Central KY
Do Radar Detectors Drain Battery?
I couldn't afford a high end radar detector so I went ahead and bought a Uniden DFR1 that plugs into my cigarette lighter socket. When I take the keys out and shut door, I noticed the red light (which indicates power is on) on the plug stays on inside the car, even after several minutes waiting for it turn off. Does this mean its draining my battery? Do I need to always unplug from cig socket after I leave the car? (I looked through the detector's instructions but didn't see it address this anywhere.)
Here's the detector:
Here's the detector:
Pro
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: South Salem NY
Just a side note. I would not rely too much on the radar detector. I have had my share of 'moderately' price radar detectors over the years. And the 'pull overs' that go along with them. Finally bit the bullet and searched for some time on craigs list and found a used Valentine One. No more being pulled over is all I can say.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I have my Valentine 1 hard wired to my car's wiring harness under the right footwell so that it will go on automatically with the key and off too. No draining problems and no forgetting to turn it on. You also have the RAP function built in to your car so any active electrical items should shut off after 15 minutes.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Havre de Grace Maryland
[QUOTE=striper;1592155112]I have my Valentine 1 hard wired to my car's wiring harness under the right footwell so that it will go on automatically with the key and off too. No draining problems and no forgetting to turn it on.
Did the same for my dash cam and bluetooth hands free speakerpnone.
Did the same for my dash cam and bluetooth hands free speakerpnone.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Longview WA
I have the Escort Redline...
I just turn it off when I leave the car.
It has saved me so many times out on I-5 heading up to WA or down to CA.
Too sensitive for the city though, goes off on every door opener and stuff.
It catches Laser/ K/ Ka / X (I find Ka to be the most popular Police freq)
I just turn it off when I leave the car.
It has saved me so many times out on I-5 heading up to WA or down to CA.
Too sensitive for the city though, goes off on every door opener and stuff.
It catches Laser/ K/ Ka / X (I find Ka to be the most popular Police freq)
