cigarette lighter

hiram · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 1:54 pm

its been a while since ive been here.... i did not realize my lighter was intentially disconected from factory,, anyone know how to get it workiung...i need it for GPS.. please help :?:

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 1:58 pm

are you sure its not just a fuse or maybe you accidentally left it disconnected if you've ever pulled off the trip around the radio and a/c controls?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 3:23 pm

Check the M7 fuse......

hiram · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 3:43 pm

fuses are good, i think i read somewhere in my paper work that the lighter comes disconected and could be connected if you go to your dealer

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 3:49 pm

Why in the world would they do something that retarded? I'm sure just to charge you $$$...

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 3:51 pm

DirtyKK wrote:

Why in the world would they do something that retarded? I'm sure just to charge you $$$...

No kidding :juggle:

If you apply slight pressure on the underside of each of the carbon fiber looking strips, the bezel should pop out........

mag03kj · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 3:53 pm

Ya, Just pull off the thing off and see if its unplugged!

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 4:02 pm

It is a bright orange connector that is shaped like an L........

jnaut · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 4:18 pm

hiram wrote:

fuses are good, i think i read somewhere in my paper work that the lighter comes disconected and could be connected if you go to your dealer

That doesn't make any sense. What you probably read somewhere was that the actual cigarette lighter attachment-- the thingy with the coil thingy that gets hot when you press in the thingy in the receptacle thingy is not delivered from the factory. The receptacle, however, is now largely considered a 'power outlet' for 12v accessories. Something else is wrong.

BrendonR · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 5:13 pm

jnaut wrote:

hiram wrote:

fuses are good, i think i read somewhere in my paper work that the lighter comes disconected and could be connected if you go to your dealer

That doesn't make any sense. What you probably read somewhere was that the actual cigarette lighter attachment-- the thingy with the coil thingy that gets hot when you press in the thingy in the receptacle thingy is not delivered from the factory. The receptacle, however, is now largely considered a 'power outlet' for 12v accessories. Something else is wrong.

Agreed. For my :2cents:

- my power outlet is live, but I don't even have the cigarette lighter, just a cap over it. Sure you're not just missing the Lighter (I believe you had to order the smoker's package to get it)?

Have you tried plugging the GPS in yet, or are you just going by what the dealer is telling you/assuming they're right? Sorry if this is a dumb question, not meant to be....

hiram · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 5:20 pm

well the lighter is there. just does not work, it has no signs of ever being used

mag03kj · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 5:25 pm

Go to the junk yard and get a new cig. lighter! I think thats what he/she is talking about!!!

jnaut · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 6:25 pm

hiram wrote:

well the lighter is there. just does not work, it has no signs of ever being used

Just curious about something, try plugging your GPS unit into the REAR power "cigarette lighter/power receptacle" in the cargo area. What happens?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2010 6:30 pm

jnaut wrote:

hiram wrote:

well the lighter is there. just does not work, it has no signs of ever being used

Just curious about something, try plugging your GPS unit into the REAR power "cigarette lighter/power receptacle" in the cargo area. What happens?

KK's don't have one in the rear

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Thu May 06, 2010 12:20 am

pshhht who needs rear cigarette lighter when you got real plugs... i mean cmon, this isnt the stone age anymore :lol:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu May 06, 2010 12:30 am

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

pshhht who needs rear cigarette lighter when you got real plugs... i mean cmon, this isnt the stone age anymore :lol:

hiram · **Posted:** Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:31 pm

i disconnected the lighter seems like thre was a plastic cap between the plug and lighter... took the cap off and plugged it in still does not work, i #@&#%# up my dash a little with a minor scratch though. is that cap necessary to make it work or do need it. all my fuses seem good, and the back power supply works. i guess now i should should test it. i wonder if the dealer would help me..

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:58 am

My 08 looks a little different.... I'd pull it again and test it out with a meter

Trauma5951 · **Joined:** Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:11 pm **Posts:** 96

Why even futz with it... its warrantied.

Also in the fuse box in the engine bay there is a fuse for it, there is an option to move the fuse over one slot and it will make it so your outlet is on whenever even if car is off. Direct to battery. Try that see if any change.

hiram · **Posted:** Wed Jun 09, 2010 2:13 pm

ok i changed the fuse, put my thumb on it and from the words that came out of my mouth and the burn mark on my thumb i would say it works now :rockon:

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