can i leave my light switch on when the car is off without draining my battery?

Asked by crlut Aug 27, 2014 at 08:36 PM about the 1988 Volvo 245

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

just want to know if leaving the lights switch on or not putting the car in park when off, will
drain my battery.

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jamnblues answered 9 years ago

yes it will drain your battery- the more power you use, the quicker the drain-

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