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Hey guys

Ok my cigarette ligther is giving me grief!
It doesn't work, however sometimes when I push down on my GPS charging cord then it picks up some power, but the moment i release it, it loses its connection. However I haven't been even able to get that little bit of power lately either.

I'm guessing maybe loose wires (very possible given that sometimes my air con lights need a little smack to turn on) or a semi busted cig lighter. Anyone got any ideas? Is it possible to replace the lighter cheaply? (Or replace it with a USB?) Is there anywhere in particluar it might be loose.

Or is there another way that I can get power to my extras?
P.S. It's not a blown fuse, I've checked it twice and even tried swapping them over.

Takes 2 plugs on the back of the lighter. Stereo Surround out and test that the wires are hooked up and if they are, if you have power running to the plug when key on.

thanks mate, I will pull it apart tonight and have a look, however, what if I find that they are attaching properly, where else could the power be loose?

fuse

I8A4RE wrote:fuse

Hey mate, already checked that (twice), its not a fuse because sometimes I will get power. (plus the fuse under the dash is in perfect condition)

Edit:
Unless you mean the wiring could be loose around the fuse... that'd be a pain in the ass.. how can I test that?

You can put a multimetre on either side of the fuse holder with the fuse out to make sure you are getting current. I think you may be able to do it with the fuse in as well. From memory there are a couple of metal plates on top of the fuse. If you get current, you have power to the fuse at least.

cool, i just have to invest in a multimetre now.. haha, oh well, I'll have a play around with it this week and see how I go

12volt led works if you want to test power just wont tell you how much power or amps

Cool, I figured it would, Lets see if I can find the source of the problem...