Front Cigarette Lighter
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Melting Slicks
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Front Cigarette Lighter
I have a 2015 Z51. When I plug in a multi port adapter into the front socket only one plug works. Two won't get power. Do the later models have a more powerful plug? Does anyone know where I can get one? Thanks.
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The only thing I can think of, are you sure it is not the adapter? Try another place one to see if you hAve the same problem.
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Do you know if the new plugs have more power? I have heard that to get CarPlay or AA you need to install a newer plug. Thanks.
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Are you talking about "cigarette lighter" 12v, or usb. When you mention CarPlay and AA, I'm thinking USB and amps available may be the issue, but I'm far from a technical guy.
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Ok, time out. Carplay to me means you are talking about USB?
In the 2014 - 2015 Corvettes, the USB ports charge the phone at 0.5 amps. They will charge the phone but very slowly and if you're using a power hungry APP like google maps, the phone may not charge at all.
In the 2016 Corvettes, the USB port was raised to 1 amp and this might hold it's own as far as charging and using the GPS type of APP but I have a solid solution that takes the guesswork out of the power consumption of the smartphone.
It is better to get a cig lighter USB charger like this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0773BYS6P
This one will charge at 2.4 amps per USB and has a voltage display. Cost is $12.99 +shipping.
This one is a 3 amp, is shorter and will allow the C7 outlet to close when not in use:
I have the 2.5 amp in my console and I recommend that you might want to consider getting one of the two for your car.
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Ok, time out. Carplay to me means you are talking about USB?
In the 2014 - 2015 Corvettes, the USB ports charge the phone at 0.5 amps. They will charge the phone but very slowly and if you're using a power hungry APP like google maps, the phone may not charge at all.
In the 2016 Corvettes, the USB port was raised to 1 amp and this might hold it's own as far as charging and using the GPS type of APP but I have a solid solution that takes the guesswork out of the power consumption of the smartphone.
It is better to get a cig lighter USB charger like this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0773BYS6P
This one will charge at 2.4 amps per USB and has a voltage display. Cost is $12.99 +shipping.
This one is a 3 amp, is shorter and will allow the C7 outlet to close when not in use:
https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charger.../dp/B01KZHKF4I
I have the 2.5 amp in my console and I recommend that you might want to consider getting one of the two for your car.
Elmer
In the 2014 - 2015 Corvettes, the USB ports charge the phone at 0.5 amps. They will charge the phone but very slowly and if you're using a power hungry APP like google maps, the phone may not charge at all.
In the 2016 Corvettes, the USB port was raised to 1 amp and this might hold it's own as far as charging and using the GPS type of APP but I have a solid solution that takes the guesswork out of the power consumption of the smartphone.
It is better to get a cig lighter USB charger like this...
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0773BYS6P
This one will charge at 2.4 amps per USB and has a voltage display. Cost is $12.99 +shipping.
This one is a 3 amp, is shorter and will allow the C7 outlet to close when not in use:
https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-Charger.../dp/B01KZHKF4I
I have the 2.5 amp in my console and I recommend that you might want to consider getting one of the two for your car.
Elmer
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