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Old 07-22-15, 04:36 PM
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I'm leaving for a drive in movie in a few hours. Never been to one. This one is modernized. No box in the window you use the car radio. Long question short. Will the battery hold up for a movie? I don't know how much of a battery hog the amp is. I'm planning on leaving everything off but the radio. I'll turn the nav screen off too.

Now reason I'm asking. The day I bought the car I killed the battery. I sat in it for an hour and 10 minutes playing with the Nav computer. I didn't realize how much time passed. (Funny how time passes when you're playing with a new toy) Nor did I realize I left the headlights on the whole time. I'm sure HID's are a huge power hog.
Old 07-22-15, 06:52 PM
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My experience with the LS's battery is horrible. It drains out very quickly imo, running a fairly new battery.

I suggest you get a battery jumper, it is a life saver and I'm sure you will need it in the future.

Here is a nice one I found, and it also has an air compressor:

http://www.target.com/p/wagan-900-am...be8aAoKH8P8HAQ
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Solemnly I watch movies on my nav. I just start the engine every 30 mins for 5 mins for a quick charge. Haven't had an issue doing this.
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Old 07-23-15, 07:46 AM
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You can always turn off the screen. My son always leaves the rear vanity mirror open, and it has never drained my battery. Not that it draws much juice.
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