front ciagarette plug not working
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Hi,
everyone. I just brought a 2000 gs400 and I can get the front cigarette lighter to work. there' s no power, but the 2nd one on the middle of the console works fine. Can someone help
rob
everyone. I just brought a 2000 gs400 and I can get the front cigarette lighter to work. there' s no power, but the 2nd one on the middle of the console works fine. Can someone help
rob
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now, I'm a noob when it comes to this GS, as I too just got mine last week and I too also have this same problem.
I have done searching and noticed that this is normal. The fuse is blown. This happens when you plug ANYTHING into the lighter that AINT a LIGHTER!!!
Apparently its not meant to draw a full 12v of current. Replace the fuse and don't use it for anything but its intended purpose
I have done searching and noticed that this is normal. The fuse is blown. This happens when you plug ANYTHING into the lighter that AINT a LIGHTER!!!
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First of all....why are you smoking in the Lex....that's just wrong!! LOL!!!
If its not the fuse, try removing the console area to see if any connectors are loose.
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If its not the fuse, try removing the console area to see if any connectors are loose.
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
now, I'm a noob when it comes to this GS, as I too just got mine last week and I too also have this same problem.
I have done searching and noticed that this is normal. The fuse is blown. This happens when you plug ANYTHING into the lighter that AINT a LIGHTER!!!
Apparently its not meant to draw a full 12v of current. Replace the fuse and don't use it for anything but its intended purpose
now, I'm a noob when it comes to this GS, as I too just got mine last week and I too also have this same problem.
I have done searching and noticed that this is normal. The fuse is blown. This happens when you plug ANYTHING into the lighter that AINT a LIGHTER!!!
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it might be the little safty dioed or what ever its called (behind the lighter itself)that out,i had this same problem in another car fuse was fine wiring was fine and it ended up being the lighter itself a quick fix. ill try and get pics to show you .
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believe it or not, I have this problem too! Mine was caused by a bad / loose plug and when inserted in there, things went arc-y sparky.
My console area one works, but the one on the dash, with the ashtray does not work.
Seems like it's on a separate fuse than the console 12V, yes? Anyone know which fuse? I looked briefly but could not find it in the manual, or fuse box. Maybe I need to lok closer.
My console area one works, but the one on the dash, with the ashtray does not work.
Seems like it's on a separate fuse than the console 12V, yes? Anyone know which fuse? I looked briefly but could not find it in the manual, or fuse box. Maybe I need to lok closer.
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Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
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if the previous owner did a stereo upgrade , most likely he had his dash or console taken apart and never bother to plug the wire back in for the lighter. since i dont use the lighter or use it for other purposes i dont even plug it back in cuz it a pain in the azz. u propably need a small sharp nose plier for the job cuz u cant get ur finger in there to plug or unplug.
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Originally posted by Carboxy
Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
you can try a light tint like i did, im sure it wont affect it much if any but its best to get this from others who know better .
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Originally posted by Carboxy
Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure
i lvoe your rims..
robert
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I'll address that next year
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Originally posted by Carboxy
What do you guys think about strut bars.. and adding a chrome grill to the gs4?
R
What do you guys think about strut bars.. and adding a chrome grill to the gs4?
R