12v power outlet/cigarette lighter not working
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12v power outlet/cigarette lighter not working
I have a 2005 TL with nav. Yesterday my phone's charger stopped working so first I thought it was the charger. After trying to other chargers I believe my outlet isn't working. I read online a fuse might be out. I called advance auto parts if I buy the fuse from them if they will replace it but they said no. What are my options? I don't want to go to a mechanic and spend hundreds on fixing up the lighter outlet of a 10 year old car.
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Changing a fuse is just unplugging it and plugging a new one in, it's that easy. Just take a look at the diagram on the cover of the fuse box and it'll tell you which one needs replacing.
On another note, I have a Moto quick charger that's supposed to use the whole 12v. My power outlet in front of the shift knob doesn't seem to be charging it at a full 12v, but the charger itself works fine in my other vehicles.
On another note, I have a Moto quick charger that's supposed to use the whole 12v. My power outlet in front of the shift knob doesn't seem to be charging it at a full 12v, but the charger itself works fine in my other vehicles.
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The fuse box covers have fuse block diagrams.
The last few pages of the owner's manual also has the diagrams of the fuse boxes and fuse ratings.
There is a fuse puller in the fuse box under the driver's side dash-- use it to pull out the suspect fuse. Look at it to see if the fuse is blown, and replace the fuse with a fuse of the same rating if it is.
IIRC, there are also several spare fuses of different ratings in that fuse box too.
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Take a look at page 258 and the list of "Circuits Protected" in the diagram chart.
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Just take the bad fuse in with you. There are a couple of different physical sizes of the fuse form factor. Again, I believe it's all detailed in the Owner's Manual.
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Hindsight is 20/20, but you should've bought a multi-pack. Most auto parts stores sell them. In the end, $5 isn't an expensive learning experience
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Just check voltage drop at f fuse when car is working. Why does everyone sleep at electro physics classes except me? Electro physic and related electro classes are only worth something in school.
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