cigarette lighter and 12V outlet both not working

lordvoldemort · November 22nd, 2010, 03:29 PM

The cigarette lighter (power outlet near the shifter) and the 12V outlet (in the compartment btw the seats) both are not working in my car. I checked the fuse under the dashboard and there is nothing wrong with the fuse. I know this for sure since I interchanged it with the radio fuse and the radio still worked. Where should I start looking ? I would think it's unlikely that there's something wrong with the outlets themselves since both the outlets are not working. Where do I start diagnosing ? The car in question is V6 2003 mustang. Any pointers would be appreciated.

Rich J · November 22nd, 2010, 04:13 PM

Does it look like anyone messed with the wiring of those at any point?

lordvoldemort · November 22nd, 2010, 04:27 PM

Nope.
Should I just get a DMM and take it from there ? I was wondering if there's anything obvious (other than checking the fuse) I should check before starting to check wiring etc.

v6kid · November 22nd, 2010, 07:33 PM

Check to see if there is any power getting to the connectors. Then see if the fuse is good and if there is any power getting to the fuse. Then check the rest of the power side. Then check the ground side.

walt1120 · November 22nd, 2010, 09:36 PM

check your fuses, i know that the one between your seats that the fuse is in your distribution box its a yellow 20. as for the other outlet idk.

November 22nd, 2010, 03:29 PM	#1
lordvoldemort Newbie 2003 3.8 V6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	cigarette lighter and 12V outlet both not working The cigarette lighter (power outlet near the shifter) and the 12V outlet (in the compartment btw the seats) both are not working in my car. I checked the fuse under the dashboard and there is nothing wrong with the fuse. I know this for sure since I interchanged it with the radio fuse and the radio still worked. Where should I start looking ? I would think it's unlikely that there's something wrong with the outlets themselves since both the outlets are not working. Where do I start diagnosing ? The car in question is V6 2003 mustang. Any pointers would be appreciated.

November 22nd, 2010, 04:13 PM	#2
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does it look like anyone messed with the wiring of those at any point? __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

November 22nd, 2010, 07:33 PM	#4
v6kid Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang v6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,725 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check to see if there is any power getting to the connectors. Then see if the fuse is good and if there is any power getting to the fuse. Then check the rest of the power side. Then check the ground side. __________________ I went to school to be a mechanic, so I know what I'm talking about most of the time. mods in the garage, slowly getting peppier. 6ershootout.com summer of 2012... Be There

November 22nd, 2010, 09:36 PM	#5
walt1120 Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Stang 1.0Gallon V6 14.45 @95.8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,130 iTrader: 2 reviews	check your fuses, i know that the one between your seats that the fuse is in your distribution box its a yellow 20. as for the other outlet idk. __________________ 2004 Bolt on & Cammed 3.9L V6

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November 22nd, 2010, 04:27 PM	#3
lordvoldemort Newbie 2003 3.8 V6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nope. Should I just get a DMM and take it from there ? I was wondering if there's anything obvious (other than checking the fuse) I should check before starting to check wiring etc.

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