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Stonewall78 · 12-14-2003, 12:34 PM

I wouldn't worry about the current drain at all. If I remmeber correctly the drain for the whole unit is only like 50mA when all activated. Even then the LED only draws about 10mA so unless you leave it on for months at a time without starting the car you should be ok.

Quote: Originally Posted by blaster

yes, but LED is just an indicator. There is also some parts sitting inside and consuming power. Is there any way to test, how mutch power this thing consumes? I know, I can measure ampers, coming into the unit, but in order to do it, I will have to disasamble the console and cut the power wire.

12-14-2003, 12:34 PM	#6
Stonewall78 Low Bitrate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Vehicle: '99.5 VW Golf TDI Posts: 99 My Photos: ()	I wouldn't worry about the current drain at all. If I remmeber correctly the drain for the whole unit is only like 50mA when all activated. Even then the LED only draws about 10mA so unless you leave it on for months at a time without starting the car you should be ok. Quote: Originally Posted by blaster yes, but LED is just an indicator. There is also some parts sitting inside and consuming power. Is there any way to test, how mutch power this thing consumes? I know, I can measure ampers, coming into the unit, but in order to do it, I will have to disasamble the console and cut the power wire. Last edited by Stonewall78 : 01-12-2004 at 09:30 PM.