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Old 01-05-2017, 05:29 PM   #14 (permalink)
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As others have mentioned, your battery is likely on the way out if it isn't lasting 10 minutes.

I'd have turned the engine off too if waiting over a minute, but I also would turn the headlights off, leaving just the parking lights on. Blower motors are also consume a lot of electricity, so that should be turned off as well.

You should get a cigarette lighter charger for your phone. Even better, get one of those cheap batteries that can charge your phone several times and include a light. Amazon link

...and I'm curious, was your friend a girl? You need a friend as loyal and helpful as yourself.
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