There are two of those in my car and neither one is working. I'll probably take my car to mechanic to take a look as i need it to power my gps. Any ideas on what the cause might be and what roughly can i be expected to be charged for this.
thank you very much
Blown fuse is very possible. Spare fuse probably in the fuse block.
Maybe someone used one or both for coin holders. Most coins are metal. Metal shorts out the power receptacles.
Like Steve said, check the fuse first. Not clear if you tried the GPS, but if it's the lighter not working, could just be the lighter element.
--Vic
We dont know what your car is. Blown fuses are most common. Sometimes these things oxidize and work only erratically.
On my old van, some of these were controlled by switches.
Simple to troubleshoot
my car is 2002 galant. I've tried my cell phone which also has
12 volt power adapter. I can't see the light coming on on either one of the adapters as i believe they should.
Check all your fuses first.
You can start with a simple trouble light. Costs only a few bucks. Turn the ignition switch on and test from center electrode to ground. (Be sure you have a real ground)..
If no go, move backward in the system.
Most often you will find the problem with a blown fuse, a defective socket, or a switch off (that should be on).
Again, this is not hard to wring out. If you need help, post further with results of your tests. You can do this...
Simple. Check fuse #9 in the dash junction block located in the left most driver's knee area. There should be an access panel or access to it from underneath the dash. Fuse #9 is a blue 15 amp fuse located approximately in the center of a section of three rows of minifuses in the middle of the junction block. It will be blown. Replace it with a new fuse of exact dimension and 15 amp rating. They are called mini blade fuses. Usually power point fuses blow due to crappy adaptors shorting out the terminals in your power or cigarette sockets. If any of your adaptors have loose terminals or components in the male plug area, replace them. Also, if you are using the cigarette socket, stop doing that and use the power socket because it has a contact designed for adapters, not heating elements.
Thanks a lot to everyone. It was in fact a bad fuse which was easily replaced by a mechanic. Both of my power sockets are working now.
thanks again.
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