I left with the Ignition still at ACC ON position.

zmyride · 06-08-2010, 12:58 PM

This happened to me over the weekend.

I parked the car, pushed the ignition button and the engine shut off. Then I realized my passenger window was still open, so with my foot off the brake, i pushed the ignition twice to ON -> ACC position, and closed the window. For some reason, I got distracted. I got out of the car, closed the door, and pushed the keyless fob to arm the alarm.

I came back to the car an hour and a half later, then I realized the whole time, my dashboard was still all lit up and the radio was playing because the ignition was still at the ACC ON position. Then I realized i forgot to turn off the ignition. The engine wasn't running however.

I don't know this is considered a PRO or CON. But i learned my lesson. I wished there were some kind of warning or something.

PapoZalsa · 06-08-2010, 01:19 PM

Weird, But I'm still learning that push buttom ACC-ON system.

pauley · 06-08-2010, 01:25 PM

I've never done that, but it does take some getting use to. I have a G35 and Z both with push to start and recently was driving a rental truck without push to start. Needless to say found it very irritating putting in the key everytime, it was like the "dark ages".

PapoZalsa · 06-08-2010, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauley

I've never done that, but it does take some getting use to. I have a G35 and Z both with push to start and recently was driving a rental truck without push to start. Needless to say found it very irritating putting in the key everytime, it was like the "dark ages".

Well I find myself trying to pull the key from the 370 ignition just as a custom since my DD y my old lady SUV is with a key.

pompey · 06-08-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauley

I've never done that, but it does take some getting use to. I have a G35 and Z both with push to start and recently was driving a rental truck without push to start. Needless to say found it very irritating putting in the key everytime, it was like the "dark ages".

haha dark ages, lol

kenchan · 06-08-2010, 01:56 PM

quite a bit of power drained when the car is in the ON position. hard on the battery when a charger is not present...

Liquid_G · 06-08-2010, 02:06 PM

I did this accidentally at a meet a few weeks ago.. it was more like 3 hours..

Maybe you didn't notice because of your alarm, but with the normal fobgina, the car doesn't beep when you press the door lock button and the acc is on.

rj45 · 06-08-2010, 02:32 PM

IIRC, after the ignition is turned off, the power windows will still work for a little while (maybe 30 seconds or so). There's no need to turn (push) the ignition to ON. However, if you open the door after turning off the ignition, the power windows may not work. I'm not sure about that, though. I never tried it.

Gaiiden · 06-08-2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rj45

IIRC, after the ignition is turned off, the power windows will still work for a little while (maybe 30 seconds or so). There's no need to turn (push) the ignition to ON. However, if you open the door after turning off the ignition, the power windows may not work.

This is exactly right.

I did what the OP did (I knew the power windows were already disabled) but left the car on overnight and had a dead battery the next morning

It took me a good amount of thinking to realize what the hell I had done to drain the battery since I knew I hadn't left lights on or anything! I always use the door button to set the lock - I never take my keys out of my pocket anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Well I find myself trying to pull the key from the ignition 370 just as a custom since my DD y my old lady SUV is with a key.

HAHAHAHA - but I laugh with you as I find myself doing this as well from time to time, usually after having driven a family car since mine is the only one with push-button ignition

AK370Z · 06-08-2010, 11:14 PM

Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway.

Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything.

I entered home, got on the forum and completely forgot about the car. Lets just say two hours later I went downstairs and shut the car off.

Caravanshaka · 06-09-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway.

Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything.

I entered home, got on the forum and completely forgot about the car. Lets just say two hours later I went downstairs and shut the car off.

our forum creator ladies and gentleman

Montez · 06-09-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway.

Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything.

I entered home, got on the forum and completely forgot about the car. Lets just say two hours later I went downstairs and shut the car off.

Lol, how much gas did she burn idling with the air on for that long...lol.

Pharmacist · 06-11-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway.

Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything.

that's pretty stupid. anyone could have hopped into the car and drove off.

370Zsteve · 06-11-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway.

Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything.

I entered home, got on the forum and completely forgot about the car. Lets just say two hours later I went downstairs and shut the car off.

Jeffblue · 06-08-2010, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmyride

For some reason, I got distracted. I got out of the car, closed the door, and pushed the keyless fob to arm the alarm.

we have an alarm on our car?

06-08-2010, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	I left with the Ignition still at ACC ON position. This happened to me over the weekend. I parked the car, pushed the ignition button and the engine shut off. Then I realized my passenger window was still open, so with my foot off the brake, i pushed the ignition twice to ON -> ACC position, and closed the window. For some reason, I got distracted. I got out of the car, closed the door, and pushed the keyless fob to arm the alarm. I came back to the car an hour and a half later, then I realized the whole time, my dashboard was still all lit up and the radio was playing because the ignition was still at the ACC ON position. Then I realized i forgot to turn off the ignition. The engine wasn't running however. I don't know this is considered a PRO or CON. But i learned my lesson. I wished there were some kind of warning or something.

06-08-2010, 01:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Weird, But I'm still learning that push buttom ACC-ON system. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-08-2010, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
pauley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Md Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370Z + 07 G35S Rep Power: 16	I've never done that, but it does take some getting use to. I have a G35 and Z both with push to start and recently was driving a rental truck without push to start. Needless to say found it very irritating putting in the key everytime, it was like the "dark ages". __________________ 2009 370Z Blk/Blk Touring/Sport + 2007 G35SModified

06-08-2010, 02:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	I did this accidentally at a meet a few weeks ago.. it was more like 3 hours.. Maybe you didn't notice because of your alarm, but with the normal fobgina, the car doesn't beep when you press the door lock button and the acc is on. __________________

06-08-2010, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Kinda unrelated to the thread but I'll share anyway. Last week after driving for a while, I parked my car on the driveway. I was going to go to post office right away so I didn't turn the ignition off. I was going to go inside, get the letters and then go. Car was running with FULL A/C on and everything. I entered home, got on the forum and completely forgot about the car. Lets just say two hours later I went downstairs and shut the car off. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-08-2010, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	quite a bit of power drained when the car is in the ON position. hard on the battery when a charger is not present...

06-08-2010, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 16	IIRC, after the ignition is turned off, the power windows will still work for a little while (maybe 30 seconds or so). There's no need to turn (push) the ignition to ON. However, if you open the door after turning off the ignition, the power windows may not work. I'm not sure about that, though. I never tried it.

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