Rear cigar lighter

Paul_Windsurfer · Post by **Paul_Windsurfer** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:28 am

Crisis! Found out at the weekend that the rear cigar lighter has no power for the beer fridge. I've searched under 'rear cigar lighter' and looked at the fuse fact sheet but see no mention about a dedicated fuse for it. Is there one?

I want to try that first before I find out how to get behind the rear cigar lighter to check the wiring.

Post by **westonwarrior** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:35 am

have you tried it with the ignition turned on?

Most seam to have no power without the keys in

Paul_Windsurfer · Post by **Paul_Windsurfer** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:10 am

Sorry, I meant to add that the ignition was on and still no power. There must be a fuse somewhere aither in fuse box of possibly in line at the rear.
Thanks for responding

francophile1947 · Post by **francophile1947** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:35 am

The only fuse for cigar lighter in the fuse box(it's the far right 15A fuse on the top row), covers the mirrors as well - are they working?
If so, it would seem you have a wiring problem.

dobby · Post by **dobby** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:01 pm

There's a fuseable link inside the cigar lighter socket that fails when there's been a short etc. I've by-passed mine.
Remove the socket and check that you've got power at the scocket?

Paul_Windsurfer · Post by **Paul_Windsurfer** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:07 am

Thanks for the advice - great forum.

Wing mirrors are OK so I assumed fuse was for electic mirrors and front lighter only. Out for a curry last night so no time to explore the wiring. Will do that tonight.

Paul_Windsurfer · Post by **Paul_Windsurfer** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 8:52 am

Checked it out quickly before work. Wiring OK it was just a poor connection to the lighter socket in the end. Beer back on chill

pippin · Post by **pippin** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 9:34 am

Beer and curry - says something about you Paul!

Glad it was something simple.