cigarette lighter ain't workin'
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksburg MD
cigarette lighter ain't workin'
I don't smoke, but I *do* want to have my laptop plugged in. I checked the fuse, its fine. Anyone have an idea how to diagnose where the faulty wire/connection is?
TIA,
TIA,
Le Mans Master
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Most lighters have a wire or two connected to them. If one of those wires has broken or worked loose, the lighter won't work.
I think that, unfortunately, to get to the wiring, you'll have to take the cover off.
I think that, unfortunately, to get to the wiring, you'll have to take the cover off.
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It's the connector behind the lighter!
My outlet didn't work either so I removed the console and juggled the connection some. Now it works. I think this is a poor connector GM used for this outlet.
My outlet didn't work either so I removed the console and juggled the connection some. Now it works. I think this is a poor connector GM used for this outlet.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksburg MD
Originally Posted by Buckmaster
Yep, most likely the connector. It is pretty easy to get to. It is under the console............
Thanks!
Team Owner
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Very easy to get to. I can have mine off in 5 minutes. Course, I've done it 20 times but it's an easy task. It's very possible it's that connector because it's one of the worst I've seen. It's very flimsy and can pop off easily, especially if it's ever been off before.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksburg MD
Originally Posted by Patches
Very easy to get to. I can have mine off in 5 minutes. Course, I've done it 20 times but it's an easy task. It's very possible it's that connector because it's one of the worst I've seen. It's very flimsy and can pop off easily, especially if it's ever been off before.
Thanks! (Also, there is a plug in the center console/arm rest I noticed. That one doesn't work either)
Team Owner
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My Hurst install will get you to the areas you need to check out the plugs. Sounds like you have more than a loose plug issue though.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
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Le Mans Master
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You shouldn't have to take the shift **** off. Just pull out the shifter boot from the top and the console can be twisted out of it. I doubt you will even have to remove the console all the way to get behind the outlet connector.
Racer
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I had the same problem a few years back and I recall there being 2 fuses, one for the 12v plug in the center storage console and one for plug next to the ash tray. I think the one I had to replace was located in a fuse box in the passenger footwell.
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Its a fuse most likely. I've had to replace mine twice.
Only plug in electronics AFTER the car is started (radar detector in my case) because if plugged in during startup, you are more likely to get a surge which blows the fuse.
Only plug in electronics AFTER the car is started (radar detector in my case) because if plugged in during startup, you are more likely to get a surge which blows the fuse.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Clarksburg MD
Originally Posted by RockinC5
I had the same problem a few years back and I recall there being 2 fuses, one for the 12v plug in the center storage console and one for plug next to the ash tray. I think the one I had to replace was located in a fuse box in the passenger footwell.
Thanks, I will dig around some more and check more fuses!
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Burning Brakes
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Fuse #7 in the footwell was blown. Ack, I shoulda checked #11 while there. I could have SWORN I checked this before and it wasn't, but I will replace it and see what happens. Any chance the actual cigarette plug is bad and causing it to short as soon as it's pushed in?
thanks to all!
thanks to all!
