Does keeping the trunk open consume battery power?
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Keeping the trunk open does consume battery power. Here is relevant information about the car battery: 1. Lifespan: Typically, a car battery has a normal lifespan of around two years; 2. Maintenance: With proper maintenance, it can be extended, with the best cases lasting up to four years. Signs of a depleted car battery: The car becomes difficult to start after being parked for two days, and the car noticeably feels heavier when driving with the air conditioning on. 3. Precautions for car batteries: Modern car batteries come with a protection function that retains the minimum power required to start the engine. If you turn the key without starting the engine and listen to music or turn on the lights, the battery can last for about an hour or so.
Last time I forgot to close the trunk, and the car wouldn't start the next day. That little bulb in the trunk is the biggest power drain when left open - though it seems insignificant, staying lit all night can really drain the battery. Especially now that many cars have switched to LED lights, which appear brighter but consume even more power. Also, with the trunk open, the door locking system secretly consumes power too, as it needs to stay ready to lock at any moment. Not to mention newer cars with power trunk mechanisms - those sensors also draw power. So take my advice: leaving it open temporarily is fine, but leaving it open all night is just asking for a dead battery.
