Rear Cig Lighter

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:29 am

Ok so I'm not very attentive at times.....

I've had my Bongo for just over a year now and this morning only noticed for the first time that on the cover of the rear cig lighter it states "100A/C / 12V DC".

So how's that work then? I gather the 100A/C is for Japanese voltage but how is routed through to the same DC outlet?

2sticks · Post by **2sticks** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:46 am

If you remove the side panel, you will find a small converter which feeds the 100 volt socket.

You could remove it completely as it serves no useful or ornamental purpose, unless you have a device
which uses a very small current at that voltage.

chris-m · Post by **chris-m** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:51 am

Hi Ian - if youv'e got the wiring CD, the circuit is shown on page 128 (1997 version) it shows the A/C unit in a dotted box, and I take that to mean an optional extra. It certainly looks a bit of a weird arrangement.

bongo dog do da van · Post by **bongo dog do da van** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 3:16 pm

Can you use the rear cig lighter for anything - ie a 12 v item with a cig lighter plug? - I saw it in mine, but try to keep electrical item usage to a minimum when camping (save it all up to power the fridge and keep the Pimms cold!!) so didnt take a lot of notice. Wonder if I could charge my mobile off it?

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:54 pm

I use mine for the coolbox when on the move. Seems OK at doing that!

David Edwards · Post by **David Edwards** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:56 pm

My missus runs her lap top off it and I have run my dvd player off it no probs, never gave it a thought just plugged em in and away we went. Happy motoring.

Veg_Ian · Post by **Veg_Ian** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:36 am

I rewired the rear outlet to a fused feed off the leisure battery so it wouldn't provide A/C even if I wanted to. I was mildly curious that's all and surprised I didn't notice it when doing the wiring last summer. Thanks for the replies.