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      01-24-2015, 10:32 PM   #18
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Drives: 2021 X3 M40i
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Originally Posted by wjones14 View Post
Is there any issue with leaving the Wi-Fi OBDII adapter plugged in when leaving the car? I thought I read on some other thread where doing this could drain the car battery, even if just left plugged in overnight in the garage.

It is indeed on all the time, but I believe it goes into a low power mode when the car is off.

I've had no problem so far, but I've only left the car for 2 days max w/o turning it on.

Googling around, there are some mini OBD2 bluetooth adapters out there with power buttons. Here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400761745047

Anyone want to be a guinea pig?
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