12v socket dead
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12v socket dead
Hi all,
My 12v socket ('05 Blob WRX) died a while ago while putting on a 12v kettle (!) to make myself a brew whilst camping which must have drawn too much current and blown a fuse somewhere. I have checked the coin try fuse box (fuse 4, 20A) and that one is fine (put a working one in there to double check and still not working). The rear view mirrors work fine. I have seen elsewhere on the forum that there is a fuse behind the 12v socket itself - is there an easy way of getting to this fuse to check it?
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Andy
My 12v socket ('05 Blob WRX) died a while ago while putting on a 12v kettle (!) to make myself a brew whilst camping which must have drawn too much current and blown a fuse somewhere. I have checked the coin try fuse box (fuse 4, 20A) and that one is fine (put a working one in there to double check and still not working). The rear view mirrors work fine. I have seen elsewhere on the forum that there is a fuse behind the 12v socket itself - is there an easy way of getting to this fuse to check it?
Cheers,
Andy
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To clarify, I've taken the panel off with the socket in it, but can't find any fuses, although there is something that looks like a resistor on it?
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Yep no fuse behind it. did you change the correct fuse behind the coin tray and it only works with the key in the acc/ign position.
Using a Kettle may have damaged the actual connections inside the power socket.
Using a Kettle may have damaged the actual connections inside the power socket.
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Thanks for the response. I might get the old voltmeter out and test the connections themselves - I can tell whether it is in the socket or the earth or fuse cable.
I'll let you know what I conclude!
Cheers,
Andy
I'll let you know what I conclude!
Cheers,
Andy
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Oh and sorry, yeah I have tried it with the ignition on, engine running etc. The electric mirrors work fine which also use fuse 4. I removed the fuse and the mirrors stopped working, put it back in and it worked again, so I am pretty sure I can rule out fuse 4 (would be the easy option!)
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Finally took the multimeter to the socket and it is indeed dead. I tested the plugs going into the back and they are fine, so the socket itself is dead. Is it best to get in touch with the dealers for a genuine part or do universal ones fit alright? Like this fleabay treat?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-CAR-CI...item2a12f3fcc4
Is it is simple as the diagram posted by Don? Just twist it?
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-CAR-CI...item2a12f3fcc4
Is it is simple as the diagram posted by Don? Just twist it?
Cheers
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There's a bit of fuse wire soldered on the back of the cigarette lighter. Kind of like a fail safe to prevent by-passing the main fuse.
I guess your kettle popped that before the fuse popped.
I guess your kettle popped that before the fuse popped.
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I put a dab of solder on the broken fuse wire to rejoin it, there was enough there for the fuse wire to still do it's job.
You could do either I suppose, but I'd maybe put a 15A fuse in if you were going to by pass the fuse wire completely.
You could do either I suppose, but I'd maybe put a 15A fuse in if you were going to by pass the fuse wire completely.
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Thanks Mike - that worked perfect. Pulled the fuse and it was burnt through at some point within it, so peeled back the plastic and re-soldered that bit, so it still works as a fuse.
Photo of burned through fuse:
Photo after soldering:
Works fine now!
Photo of burned through fuse:
Photo after soldering:
Works fine now!
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