Hello everyone,,
I've been using Torque Lite and a generic scanner for years, but now that more and more options have become available, I'm curious to hear from those who use Carista, Hum, ODBLink, etc.
Short answer is yes unless you get one specifically made for permanent installation[1], BUT quite a few ODB devices drain so little power you would have to worry only if you are leaving your car parked for a month.
The various ELM237 specifically have been mentioned by several parties to draw very little power when the car is off, and my personal experience with it is that it's no issue at all leaving it in for the night or a couple of days.
Edit:guys i found a site near me and it does free shipping too!! https://ljmcardiagnostics.co.uk/
Thanks you!
I've been using Torque Lite and a generic scanner for years, but now that more and more options have become available, I'm curious to hear from those who use Carista, Hum, ODBLink, etc.
Short answer is yes unless you get one specifically made for permanent installation[1], BUT quite a few ODB devices drain so little power you would have to worry only if you are leaving your car parked for a month.
The various ELM237 specifically have been mentioned by several parties to draw very little power when the car is off, and my personal experience with it is that it's no issue at all leaving it in for the night or a couple of days.
Edit:guys i found a site near me and it does free shipping too!! https://ljmcardiagnostics.co.uk/
Thanks you!