Lighter socket not working

[grahamw48]

Hi folks.

My lighter has never worked, and that hasn't particularly bothered me, but I'd like to plug my satnav/phone into it, and could do with some power.

As I'm electrically dyslexic, any suggestions please.

Is there a fuse ?

[Triumph Coupe]

Most likely a fuse. Every time I've had a phone kit put in my cars the dumb fitter has blown the lighter fuse installing the kit and I've had to change it. Easily fixed!

[Waynester]

If not the fuse check behind the dash panel. On my old 400 the wire kept pulling off the lighter housing.


I keep my Optimate connected to mine.

Edited by Waynester on Friday 26th September 17:38

[jmorgan]

Number 5. So if your are horny, it ain't the fuse

[grahamw48]

Many thanks guys !

The horn does work, so I'll have a root under the dash.

[dickymint]

Maybe the lighter itself is caput? have you tried the satnav?

[grahamw48]

Yes.
Seems there is no power to the actual socket.

I'll have a go once I've used up all my petrol money in tomorrow's sunshine. ...

Also the headlight bulb to try and change. Dip beam on n/side is off.

This time I'll jack her up and remove the front wheel so I can access the critter properly.

[adam quantrill]

Try the ignition key?