What is the average amperage draw for a car when it is off?
s_nj_guy asked:
I would like to know what the average amperage draw is when the car is off. Radio memory, car computer memory and maybe a satalite radio receiver all take a little power from the battery even when the car is off. Thank you.
Arnulfo
I would like to know what the average amperage draw is when the car is off. Radio memory, car computer memory and maybe a satalite radio receiver all take a little power from the battery even when the car is off. Thank you.
Arnulfo
February 1st, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Tereasa
You would have to put a meter on it to tell. Good question though. A STUMPER
hater
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:15 am
Joye
First amperage is a bad word, amperes is better (my own little pet peeve) second it should be drawing a few hundred milli-amps.
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Abby
It varies on different vehicles: 200mA – 500mA.
I’ve never seen the draw exceed 3/4 of an amp on a vehicle with no other concerns.
February 7th, 2010 at 5:54 am
Ebonie
when the car is off no power is not running at all.
February 8th, 2010 at 5:11 am
Aretha
0.31 m.amp.