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2.4K views 10 replies 5 participants last post by  Keano  
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#1 ·
Hi all,

I have the original MINI iPod kit. I noticed when I leave the iPod plugged in and turn the car off it still shows the charge sign on the iPod. Up till now I have always disconnected the iPod as I fear it will run down the battery.

I wanted to know whether I could leave it plugged in (saves me pfaffing around with it every morning) overnight. Obviously if I'm going away or something it's not a good idea.

Does the iPod only keep charging for a few minutes/seconds after the car turns off or would it keep supplying power to the iPod for as long as it's plugged in?

Thanks in advance
 
#3 ·
Well it all depends on what you call original and what it is you have got, as you have first of all posted in the R50 forums, and I don't recall there being an 'official' iPod kit for the those MINI's and it was mostly Denison Ice Links being fitted:confused:

Or do you have an R56?

Things would be so much clearer if people filled in their profiles or even gave exact information when they post asking for help:rolleyes:
 
#9 ·
Always leave my ipod connected up - only take it out to add more tracks.. never even thought that it would be a problem... Had mine in for about 2 years now. I take it out if its very cold overnight - the cold clears the ipod and end up having to to add the tracks back on again... Having said that I do take it out if Im not using the car very frequently or for a long time, just incase :)
 
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