Lock The Car?
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I have a 2001 XK8 Conv. I heard that just parking her in the garage WITHOUT locking it with FOB can cause a drain on the system because the computer will NOT go into the "sleep" mode. Can anyone substantiate that? Also I live in one of the hottest places in Texas last we had 100 straight days of 100* ambient temp. I purchased the Bluetooth OBAD II plug in so I can monitor the temperature and the highest the car got was 212* at over 105* ambient. Is that good, average or bad? BTW I have used several tips on this forum such as the antenna on/off switch in consul, opening the air box and removing center muffler. Kitty runs good!
Thanks everyone!!!
Thanks everyone!!!
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I have tried to find a difference in battery drop vs mode in the XK8 and can not see a big difference. I normally keep it in the garage unlocked with the top down and the battery is still 12.5- 12.6 after four or five days. Top up and locked no difference. But that's not long term. If I don't plan on using it for a week or more I use a battery maintaining charger. My XJ6 can go for two weeks without a drop.
As to the temp, I think that's very good results.
As to the temp, I think that's very good results.
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It was 102F in Dallas today. I got stuck in traffic due to a wreck. Sat through one intersection red light for 3 changes. Car got up to ~213 (using RealGauge) with the AC running on auto.
Sounds like you're about right.
Also, I never lock my car in the garage an battery does not drop overnight. Longest time was over a weekend and she started right up.
Sounds like you're about right.
Also, I never lock my car in the garage an battery does not drop overnight. Longest time was over a weekend and she started right up.
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ALSO - don't leave the Bluetooth adaptor plugged into the diagnostic port. The port has a permanent live feed and this will drain your battery.
Graham
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