Cigerette lighter fuse

[R1cho]

the cigerette lighter fuse on my truck keeps blowing, just wonderd if anyone has any idea why, as i need it for charging stuff and making funky burn patterns in stuff lol

 

[matstar89]

the cigerette lighter fuse on my truck keeps blowing, just wonderd if anyone has any idea why, as i need it for charging stuff and making funky burn patterns in stuff lol

the girlfriend had this problem, I found a 5p wedged in the socket!

 

[R1cho]

already looked inside but couldn't see anything, i'm wondering if a wire has come loose in the back

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

no relavance atr all, but i found out today the socket in the boot space is permanently live! Ideal for charging stuff.

I have 3 lighter sockets in mine, it came with only 2 seats, and i don't smoke :lol

 

[lacroupade]

no relavance atr all, but i found out today the socket in the boot space is permanently live! Ideal for charging stuff.

I have 3 lighter sockets in mine, it came with only 2 seats, and i don't smoke :lol

Thanks a lot for posting this when it dark and the temperatures plummeting Plank!

Now I have to go and check mine :doh

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

i used mine to inflate bike tyres today and I was very happy to not have to keep switching the ingnition on and off!

 

[lacroupade]

i used mine to inflate bike tyres today and I was very happy to not have to keep switching the ingnition on and off!

...and the fannying about I had to do today to pump my trailer tyres up!!! Stop rubbing it in will ya!:doh

 

[zippy656]

i added two to the boot area on mine. switched.. but i should have put a switch one each..

oh well

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

...and the fannying about I had to do today to pump my trailer tyres up!!! Stop rubbing it in will ya!:doh

i can't help it :augie

 

[R1cho]

would u stop teasing me with all ya working lighters i just want the one 1 single uno i have to work lol

 

[briggie]

id hazard a guess the wires have come off the back and are shorting intermittantly .... or you have a corroded socket...... replacement ciggie sockets are quite easy to come by

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

briggie has the best advice, you can usualy pop lighter sockets out throught the hole left by removing the ash tray,though I haven't paid much attention in a t2, you can get a new one from ebay for about £3 delivered.

 

[R1cho]

£3? i cant afford that, haven't u heard theres been a vat increase :jesterbg

 

[briggie]

of course a new socket is no good if your wiring is foofed

 

[rustic]

id hazard a guess the wires have come off the back and are shorting intermittantly .... or you have a corroded socket...... replacement ciggie sockets are quite easy to come by

I agree with Briggie...

If in doubt.................. Whip it out.................

Check the connections or replace the connector.

Also some plugs are able to short out the connector, on a couple of plugs, I have added some insulation tape towards the outer edge of the side contacts, as these can short the connections.

I have also added a live socket in the boot and an extra one at the rear of the hand brake centre console, for rear seat passenger mp3 players etc

 

[zippy656]

I have also added a live socket in the boot and an extra one at the rear of the hand brake centre console, for rear seat passenger mp3 players etc

so ther IS space there.. when i looked theres a BIG metal box in mine..

 

[rustic]

so ther IS space there.. when i looked theres a BIG metal box in mine..

In the centre console in my mav, there is a storage box (plastic) that takes casettes etc,
The socket I fitted is on the back, centre about 1 1/2" off the floor.

In the boot the socket is on nearside panel, about 1 1/2" forward of the 7th lower seat belt fixing and about 3-4" above it.

I feel a picture coming on..... BUT........

What's the best way of putting pics on this site without spending time re-sizing them?:nenau

 

[briggie]

In the centre console in my mav, there is a storage box (plastic) that takes casettes etc,
The socket I fitted is on the back, centre about 1 1/2" off the floor.

In the boot the socket is on nearside panel, about 1 1/2" forward of the 7th lower seat belt fixing and about 3-4" above it.

I feel a picture coming on..... BUT........

What's the best way of putting pics on this site without spending time re-sizing them?:nenau

photobucket :thumb2

 

[zippy656]

In the centre console in my mav, there is a storage box (plastic) that takes casettes etc,
The socket I fitted is on the back, centre about 1 1/2" off the floor.


What's the best way of putting pics on this site without spending time re-sizing them?:nenau

so you cant use for casettes / cd's ???

and like Briggie said.. photobucket

 

[rustic]

so you cant use for casettes / cd's ???
and like Briggie said.. photobucket

The socket is under the cassette storage box.

I guess then I will try Photo bucket, I'll set up an account this week.
Thanks guys.

Then there will be loads of pics....
Inc the plate hidden behind the wiper valance and the home made wiper arm removal tool...:thumbs