Charging Remote Control (key fob)

spitfun · Post by **spitfun** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:35 pm

Does anybody know if you leave the remote plugged into socket in car if it charges the rechargeable remotes or only when car is on?

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:38 pm

Do you mean the key fob?
If so then it charges while the car is running.
Unless you have keyless start (Comfort Access) then it's a replaceable battery.

spitfun · Post by **spitfun** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:47 pm

Yes,the key fob. I can plug the fob in to the car and push it again,at that point the car is not in accessry mode but the fob is still in the pocket-that's when I am wondering if it is charging. I have read it takes 30 hours to fully charge the battery so it would be nice to just leave it in there when not driving for a couple of days.

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:15 pm

supposedly you can recharge them on a braun electric toothbrush recharger...

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:15 pm

spitfun wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:47 pm Yes,the key fob. I can plug the fob in to the car and push it again,at that point the car is not in accessry mode but the fob is still in the pocket-that's when I am wondering if it is charging....

In that case there is no power anywhere, so it wont be charging.

spitfun · Post by **spitfun** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:35 pm

That is what I am wondering,is there power when the key is in there,like most lighter sockets? I don't think I can take a meter and read in there because I believe it is a no contact charge. I guess I can look in there and see if there are contacts to take a reading off of..

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:16 pm

There is no power to the accessory sockets or most other devices after the DME has commanded a shut down..this happens when you lock it or after a period of time which is around 10 minutes I think..

The DME reports as a fault any device that won’t shut down, save those that are needed to be on in some form…eg lock / unlock receiver..

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:14 am

spitfun wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 5:35 pm That is what I am wondering,is there power when the key is in there,like most lighter sockets? I don't think I can take a meter and read in there because I believe it is a no contact charge. I guess I can look in there and see if there are contacts to take a reading off of..

No electrical contacts, its an induced current, same as wireless charging.

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