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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 04:06 PM
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I cant charge my phone. Am I missing something?
If I need a special adapter please post link.
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Allieboy
I cant charge my phone. Am I missing something?
If I need a special adapter please post link.
Thanks
Open the console, there should be an extra port there
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 04:38 PM
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Your phone charger is broken. You don't need an adapter if the the cigarette lighter is working and your charger is working then you're alls good.
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by chain_5001
Your phone charger is broken. You don't need an adapter if the the cigarette lighter is working and your charger is working then you're alls good.
I agree. The chargers often have a fuse in the tip. Try the charger on a different vehicle.

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I agree with the last two posters. I don't need any kind of adapter to plug my phone charger in - just a charger that works properly.
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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maybe a bad charger
Also, some charger plugs (seems like most I've ever had) can be kinda finicky when plugged in. I never use one in my cars but in my work van I sometimes have to plug it in, pull it back out a little, and/or twist it to make it work.
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Old Apr 12, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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Ive tried several different ones none work


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Have you updated your phone lately?
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Originally Posted by Murray Anderson
Open the console, there should be an extra port there
Does it work in the console outlet?
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Originally Posted by chain_5001
Does it work in the console outlet?
No Id be fine if it did
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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 11:54 AM
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Other chargers also don't work in them I assume? Have you checked the fuse?
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Alright, we HAVE to get to the bottom of this. Verify that the cigarette lighter is working. Verify that your phone is charging on a known​ good outlet. Verify your charger is working on a known working outlet on a different car. Please let us know if you get it straightened out.
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Originally Posted by chain_5001
Alright, we HAVE to get to the bottom of this. Verify that the cigarette lighter is working. Verify that your phone is charging on a known​ good outlet. Verify your charger is working on a known working outlet on a different car. Please let us know if you get it straightened out.
All are verified except I will use the working charger from my other car in the vette tomorrow. Thanks
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Old Apr 14, 2017 | 05:58 AM
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This is one funny thread. Sounds like the three stooges. Trust me, I am not calling any body stupid, I just for some reason got a kick out of the responses.
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