No, I don't need a smoke - I want to plug in my new Road Angel!

I get nothing when I plug the RA in, and the lighter doesn't get warm when you switch that on either.

According to the fuse diagram it's the same one as the mirrors - and they work fine.

Any ideas - I want to try my new toy out!!!

Cheers

Dibs

Remove radio and check connections to back of lighter.

Gary

stupid question but....

have you tried it with the ignition on

my car phone charger doesnt work unless the ignition is on

chris

Yes, remove the centre console and confirm that the 2 pin power socket is plugged into the rear of the socket housing..
If it is then use a voltmeter to confirm presence of +12v on one of the these connections on the 2 pin plug.. If no supply then check the fuse in the main fuse box..
If that is ok then check that there is +12v on the centre pin of the socket (looking into the open part where the ligter element goes..
If there is no supply then If I remember rightly there maybe a fusable link built into the rear of the lighter socket housing.. It looks like a piece of wire with black insulation..

Mind U that might be for a Diahatsu vehicle.. :(
Hmmm its worth a try anyway.. But I might be talking B***ocks :)

dude i hope you sort it soon got my R A today, and within a few mintutes it was fitted and warning me of gatso's on my way home.

Well, I took the stereo out and checked the connection to the back of the lighter.

There are three wires to this connector (one is common) - I get 12V on one wire when the lights are on (and the lighter illuminates), but there is no voltage on the other wire.

I can't seem to trace the wire any further back that this.

I also managed to disconect the CD changer, so I've just spent ages trying to reconnect that as the wires are bowstring tight!!!

I think I'll pop into the local dealer tomorrow since the car is still under warranty.

Any other ideas anyone?

Cheers

Dibs

I just had my RA hardwired to the back of my fag lighter, and the cable runs round the back of the stereo, and through a small hole in the top mount glovebox. Very stealthy, just open the glovebox, and rest the RA on the lip for viewing speed, still works fine in there as well.
chris.

I just phoned my local dealer and they can't look at my car until Thursday!

Any ideas where I can easily pick up 12V from elsewhere?

Dibs

Try here

Maybe of some use and the pictures may make things easier :):D

jhdee

Nice one jhdee!

I'll have a read.

Cheers

Dibs