Cigarette lighter works, console 12v outlet does not

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10-23-18, 05:01 PM

kevin3344

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Cigarette lighter works, console 12v outlet does not

The 12v power outlet for my GS400 stopped working the other day when I was trying to use an air compressor. The cigarette lighter outlet works fine, however. I checked the CIG fuse under the dash on the drivers side and it's good. Does anyone know if there is a dedicated fuse for the for the 12v power outlet? Or something else I can check? Thanks.

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10-24-18, 02:58 AM

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Likely the outlet itself has bad contact. poke it with a multimeter to see if you're getting power at the leads.

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10-24-18, 09:03 AM

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Will do, thanks.

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10-24-18, 11:15 AM

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Likely the outlet itself has bad contact. poke it with a multimeter to see if you're getting power at the leads.

this or the connector is bad.
ive had a few diff vehicles with bad outlets, trip to a Jy for a replacement and issue was fixed.

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10-24-18, 01:45 PM

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I just realized what the problem (probably) is...the fuseable link at the bottom of the 12v outlet. Looks like a little wire. I'll remove the washer tonight and see if that fixes it.