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12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« on: January 26, 2014, 09:27:29 am »
Hi all,

Plugged the sat nav in today and the light came on then went off again (I think)
Now the socket doesn't power anything I plug in. The devices charge in another car, the socket lights up and I've taken a look at the fuses and I can't see a blown on, fuse 24 I think.

Does anyone have any ideas please, sounds minor but it's quite annoying as now I can't charge my satnav or phone in the car

Mat
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Re: 12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2014, 09:44:29 am »
What year is your car mate?

Some 05s and earlier had fuse 28 as front power acc.
Have you tried a new fuse in 24?
Does the rear power socket in the boot work?

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Re: 12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2014, 09:53:14 am »
Also it's common for 1p coins causing this issue by getting in there from the ashtray - this may be worth a read:-

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?46654-Cigarette-Lighter-12v-Socket-does-not-work

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Re: 12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2014, 11:29:01 am »
As above - the wife can confirm!!!
Also, some cars seem to be ignition switched power, other not,

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Re: 12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2014, 11:08:18 pm »
Hi all, sorry for the late reply I've only just seen your replies. I've just tested and the one in the boot doesn't work either. There's a 15 amp fuse in 42 which looks ok and I've swapped for the one in 41 and still no joy. It's an 06 and doesn't have a rear 12v just front and boot. Any other suggestions chaps?

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Re: 12 v power not working, help as I can't use my satnav
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2014, 11:32:42 pm »
Aaaah sussed it. Mine is an 06 and fuse 28 had blown which is a 20amp. All good now. many thanks for your help and taking the time to post :-) :-)
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