Nissan Maxima: maxima cigarette lighter

The 12VDC supply connector in the vehicle passenger compartment can be used
for a cigarette lighter or to power other equipment such as a cell phone,
PDA or notebook computer.

The 12VDC supply connector is only active when the key is in the ignition
and in the Accessories position, notable because the Stereo works but the
Windows do not or in the Start position, notable as the windows also work.

If the car engine is running the 12VDC connector will always have power.

The above operation is detailed in the Owners Manual.

Your unfamiliarity with your car indicates that you have not read the owners
manual. You should take an hour and sit down with your pipe in an easy chair
and read the Owners Manual. There are a large number of special features and
systems in your car that you are not aware of that are detailed in the
Owners Manual and knowing these things will make you a better consumer and
driver.



"Billy Cormic" <com> wrote in message
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"Richard Tomkins" <com> wrote in message
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LOL, what part of, "I would like the use it to charge my cell phone",
was unclear to you?
 

My guess is he knows that too.
 
owners 
chair 
and 

I don't think it's a PEBKAC isssue here. He didn't say it didn't work when
the car was shut off.
"never" means to me, that it didn't work at any point, including while the
car was running.
He even says so, "The cigarette lighter never worked."!

Obviously there's an issue with the outlet.
It 'may' be that the wiring connector is unplugged in behind the dash;
The lighter socket may also be defective;
Or it could be a blown fuse or possibly a bad wire.

What are you smoking in your pipe Dick?

 

"Richard Tomkins" <com> wrote in message news:<teranews.com>... 

Well, I did look it up in the owners manual before posting and was
unable to get it work. There really was not much in the manual other
than what you said. I both turned the car completely on and in the
accessory position and the cigarette lighter still did not work. It
has never worked. Do you have anyother ideas?

OK. I have just put in a 15A fuse that controls the cigarette
lighter, but the cigarette lighter works fine. Strangely there was a
10A fuse in the cigarette lighter where the 15A should have been.
This must have been done in the factory. Could this have permanently
screwed up the cigarette lighter? What else can I try?

Billy



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On 20 Jun 2004 07:45:00 -0700, com (Billy Cormic)
wrote:
 

No... the different fuse could not have screwed up the lighter...
but then you said it works fine after replacement??

Maybe you mis-typed.... problem is elsewhere...

Q's... was the 10A fuse blown? did the 15A blow when you put it in
(could be a short after the fuse block) ... was the lighter in when
you replaced the fuse (that could be the short, so be sure to leave it
out... and don't use it to test if the socket is working)

using bug-light or meter... is there 12V at the battery side of the
fuse? (could be open in harness)... if there is, is their 12 volt at
the lighter socket, with known-good fuse in place (could be an open in
the wire from fuse to lighter socket).

Well... there you go... at least you should be able to isolate if the
problem is the lighter, before or after the fuse block and the nature
of the problem (short or open).

BuddyWh

EXACTLY! Thanks positve_g! I am not quite as stupid as Richard made
me out to be. Now that I am sure it is not an issue with the fuse
(see my previous post) it has to be something else. As you noted it
is an issue w/ the outlet.
You said that it could be any of the following:

1. It 'may' be that the wiring connector is unplugged in behind the
dash;
2. The lighter socket may also be defective;
3. Or it could be a blown fuse or possibly a bad wire.

Do I have to take it to a mechanic to fix any of these problems or can
I do it myself? Or is it pretty easy to do 1 - 3.

PS I just said it was for my cellphone, for simplicity. I am actually
trying to install an XM satellite radio. I'm not sure if that is any
better though.


Thanks,
Billy

"+G" <removethis.com> wrote in message news:<JifBc.7653$uunet.ca>... 

I just took my lighter apart to check on the A/C fan switch.
I'd say you could do this yourself easily. Just go buy a lighter socket
(and as others mentioned and maybe a new lighter).

I had to start from the bottom (by my 5 speed shifter)
and work up taking the plastic fronts off (some screwed in, some popped
out).




"Billy Cormic" <com> wrote in message
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phone, 
ignition 
the 
work. 
power. 
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when 
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worked. 

Hey G,
Is there a web page that tells how to take off the plastic fronts?
I've never done this before. Also what sorts of tools would I need.

Billy

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