Does Your Car Outlet Stay On When Parked?
Alex and Emma explain how to check if your car's twelve-volt sockets stay powered after shutting down the engine and how to avoid a drained battery.
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Car outlets can shut off instantly, turn off after a delay, or stay powered continuously.
Testing requires shutting down the car, moving key fobs away, and checking after a shutdown delay.
Different sockets and USB ports in the same vehicle can behave differently.
A constantly powered outlet running an accessory can drain the vehicle battery.
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