96 Maxima 12V adapter

worked (My friend claims he tried it years ago and it was not working then.) The fuses look good. Ideas?

Key on, key off. Makes no difference. dave

worked (My friend claims he tried it years ago and it was not working then.) The fuses look good. Ideas?

I'm pretty sure you can buy new ones at your local automotive shop - they're pretty easy to put in and relitively inexpensive. I'd say that's worth a shot. Otherwise, if you have a multimeter, you could see if you're getting any DC current...

- Chris Merkel

Did you check the fuses or just "look" at them visually?

The 12V adapter only works when the ignition key is on.

never worked (My friend claims he tried it years ago and it was not working then.) The fuses look good. Ideas?

The cigarette lighters often have a fuse built into them.

You need a meter to see if there is voltage at the connector where the wires come in, and then see if there is voltage inside the connector where you plug in the lighter (or your 12v adapter)

Mike

never worked (My friend claims he tried it years ago and it was not working then.) The fuses look good. Ideas?

It is also possible that the wire fell off or got loose that goes to the cigarette lighter. It should ONLY be ON if the KEY is in the ACC position or ON (car running).

Try using an ohmmeter to check for continuity from the center pin of the adaptor to one side of the fuse. maybe no wire?

never worked (My friend claims he tried it years ago and it was not working then.) The fuses look good. Ideas?