Does my car have to be running or the keys be in the ignition to charge ?
1417661
That would be a question for the manufacturer of your car. Bose does not have specific information on car specifications on the switching of the cigarette lighter outlet. The Bose charger will function whenever current is sent to it.
504162
Ok so most modern cars only supply power to the cigarette plugs and radio when the ignition is turned halfway to accessory mode. To answer your question, on my Toyota it will not drain unless the key is turned to accessory. There is an indicator light that will also let you know when it is receiving power. My dads old ford would supply power without the key in. So double check with the blue light. And u can always plug it in halfway so it doesn't draw power
1762659
If it is the same as mine, the light is only on when it is providing charge to the car. It is not on all the time.
1223528
You should've charged it fully before installing, but I would think it shouldn't hurt to unhook it and charge it now if it's not fully charging off your alternator.
1783384
Just connect it to the battery then start it up. However, make sure the mpower jump it cables are making a good connection or it might not start. Once it starts remove the cables right away no longer then 30 seconds that is plenty of time. Because the car charging system puts out more current then it can take.
1220984
be sure the cig lighter works with key off. must be in direct light. did you ever start car with it still plugged?
1632491
You can recharge the Simple Start from your car, as long as the engine is running or the car battery has enough capacity. See page 10 of the manual for full instructions. BTW, the unit must be powered on to take a charge from the AC adapter or the car.
1070021
Yes, because most vehicles AC power or cigarette lighter ports are not hot or on when the key is not in it. But if you turn your radio on by turning your key to the AC on the car will not be on but the power will be and yes it will work then.
853300
bsolutely not the new keys have to be programmed to the car if you attempt to start the car with the new keys without programming it double trip the security mechanism in your car and you will no longer be able to start it at this point you will have to pay for A tow to get the car to the dealership to have the new keys program
1995667
I found the key pad has to be fully charged. I have had no issues with mine.
1265235
Your car has to be able to charge the battery that way so i'd check your owners manual just to be safe if you havent already. but we had a Toyota Prius and the ignition battery died so bought this and a quick jump kit. we jumped it from the cig lighter anytime the car wouldn't start. we never left it plugged in longer than to start the car. hope this helps!
2153790
Either unplug the charger or wait until the car is running to turn it on. There aren't really any other options.
382309
It does not have to be charged but unplug it when you're not using it. The cars usually stop working because the brushes under the front are not shaped correctly. They give a diagram in the instructions but basically you want the brushes to scrape the track like fingernails on a chalkboard.
67429
This does NOT start your car. Only open/close doors/trunk so you must have a key
1809348
There should be a button to turn it on otherwise you might have to charge it first before use. There is a computer program that you can DL to make the experience much better because it gives you extra information about your car.
1245433
It's custom there is no way to charge it other then when it's plugged into your cigarette lighter. I only use it in my car & it charges when I have it plugged in. Unfortunately my car only charges when the car is running whereas some cars will charge when the key is not turned. This Garmen cannot be charged with a USB connector. Newer models may be able to but this one doesn't.
768798
No, your vehicle needs to be running, or your ignition key turned to the AUX position.