Cigarette power socket.??

BigDave · Post by **BigDave** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:09 pm

Hi folks.
Im a bit puzzled as to why the cigarette lighter power socket on my car doesnt seem to work.
I have gone to plug a usb adapter into it to power up a device, but no power..
Am i missing something.??

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:10 pm

Check the fuse.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:16 pm

Maybe it knows you're not trying to light a cigarette.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Sep 05, 2022 8:53 pm

Possibly a daft question but did you have the ignition on? Later BMWs don't have the lighter socket permanently live.

BigDave · Post by **BigDave** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:44 pm

Well this is still a mystery.
Both fuses have been checked, also made sure the engine was on, and still no power from the lighter socket...

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:33 pm

Perhaps you have bought a No Smoking Car?

Sludgepump · Post by **Sludgepump** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 8:53 pm

You need to clean the contact at the bottom of the lighter socket.
Best to remove it completely and rub it with emery cloth. Also give the casing
a good clean on the inside to ensure both sides of the circuit are making good contact
Over time the surface oxidises and does not make good contact

dr_john · Post by **dr_john** » Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:21 pm

I use mine occasionally to pump up the tyres.

Works OK. I do it with the engine running, never tried without.

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