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interior light left on 200

posted by  mperkins on  Fri Feb 6 05:29 CST 2004
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If an interior light is switched to the "on" position, but the light does not come on without a certain amount of jiggling, will the battery be drained?








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interior light left on 200

posted by  someone claiming to be bosozoku on  Fri Feb 6 06:05 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Well, if the light is lit up without the engine running, then, yes,
eventually. If it's not lit up, then it's no problem. The interior
light is 10 watts or so - therefore it draws about 0.83A. The battery
is rated at about 60amp-hours - let's say that the car won't start
below 25% capacity (probably a bad assumption, but ...). So, 45A-h/
0.83A = the battery will drain after the light has been lit for
about 54 hr.; probably somewhat less time if it's cold outside.

-b.







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