Technical MAR. How long can it be switched on?

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Technical MAR. How long can it be switched on?

Mick F

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Hi guys,
Another question from me.

When you switch the key to the MAR position, it's basically that the ignition is switched on and all electrics/electronics are ready and booted up.

I was brought up during the coil and points era when leaving the ignition on without the engine running was a no-no as the coil and points were continually draining the battery and you had a possibility of damaging the coil.

These days, it's all different. :)

Are there any technical issues to leaving the key at MAR?
Is there a time limit?

Thanks,
Mick.
 
Hi guys,
Another question from me.

When you switch the key to the MAR position, it's basically that the ignition is switched on and all electrics/electronics are ready and booted up.

I was brought up during the coil and points era when leaving the ignition on without the engine running was a no-no as the coil and points were continually draining the battery and you had a possibility of damaging the coil.

These days, it's all different. :)

Are there any technical issues to leaving the key at MAR?
Is there a time limit?

Hi,
like you I used to avoid doing it, :eek:
but having spent "many a happy hour":rolleyes: with it at MAR trying to get my laptop to talk to various ECU's..:(

then I'm now not so conscious of causing any lasting damage,

the "idiot lights" mainly self-test and go off , the fuel pump similar,

TBH I'm more conscious of the interior light being on..!!:D

Charlie
 
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