Daft question but if I were to leave something plugged into the 12v socket in my boot for an hour or so with the engine off would it flatten the battery?

Depends what it is that's plugged in surely ? 

Only an iPhone

Daft question but if I were to leave something plugged into the 12v socket in my boot for an hour or so with the engine off would it flatten the battery?

From manual:

• Consumers which are supplied via a 12 V socket can cause the vehicle battery to discharge when the ignition is switched off.

 

A smartphone will not drain the battery in an hour.

So it's permanent live? Glad I read this thread!

I have on occasion used the 12V socket in my Octavia II to charge my car's battery using a CTEK charger and cigarette lighter adaptor.

So it's permanent live? Glad I read this thread!

Yes, that's also in the manual...:

The 12-volt power sockets and any connected appliances can also be operated when the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn .

 

There's also other useful information there.

No need for the sarky reply mr Johh

 

I am actually a habitual manual reader, but sometimes it's easy to skip things, but most importantly - Skoda documentation is not reliable

Yes, that's also in the manual...:

 

 

There's also other useful information there.

 

Indeed.  But sadly, often hidden, poorly written or inaccurate. It's always worth asking your friendly local community.

Indeed.  But sadly, often hidden, poorly written or inaccurate. It's always worth asking your friendly local community.

True, sorry if that was too snarky, I don't really mind the questions at all.

 

I've found that if you've skimmed through the manual once and thus familiar with the structure, it's quite easy to find the required answer.

Also, Skoda has been good enough to make the manuals available online so you can do a search digitally (for example "12 V").

Still, that doesn't mean the info couldn't be shared here as well.

Cheers for all the replies gents.

 

True, sorry if that was too snarky, I don't really mind the questions at all.

 

I've found that if you've skimmed through the manual once and thus familiar with the structure, it's quite easy to find the required answer.

Also, Skoda has been good enough to make the manuals available online so you can do a search digitally (for example "12 V").

Still, that doesn't mean the info couldn't be shared here as well.

 

 

Good point.  I like the on-line version as it means that you can easily check if you have a lul at work...like between 9 and 5 Monday to Friday.  Ooops.

I spend far too much time at work on Briskoda

I spend far too much time at work on Briskoda

 

Ha ha. If you make that decision it's fine...but if the boss makes it...

Most modern car batteries have a capacity in excess of 200 Ah. The batteries within most smartphones are sub 2 Ah (2000mAh), so you should be able to fully charge your phone 100x and still start the engine afterwards.

Cheers Orville.