Charging Remote Control (key fob)

[spitfun]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[AnubisZed]

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]

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]

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]

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.