Ok to listen to the radio with ignition on?

Is it ok to leave the ignition on to listen to the car radio? I have a 2006 Fiat Ducato.

Robert Glare (Swindon)

Nov 2017 Filed under: electrics

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Expert answer

Hi Robert,

It's best not to leave the ignition fully on for long periods of time, but almost all cars/vans have an 'Accessory' setting on the ignition that allows you listen to the radio without actually turning the key all the way to 'ignition'. A radio uses very little battery power so we wouldn't worry about that so long as your battery is in good working order.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
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