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Mazda Miata: Mazda6 + inverter

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    Jeremy
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    Mazda6 + inverter

    I have a Targus inverter that's throwing a low batt alarm (or at least
    I think it is - no instructions in the blister pack at all). It's
    rated for 10A maximum draw. I'm plugging a notebook adapter into
    the inverter. It's supposed to draw 1.5A max.

    Unfortunately, I'm away from my owner's manual and can't check the
    specs for the Mazda6 cig lighter. But as this thing is made for an
    auto, I would guess it's within range of Mazda's specs.

    Any ideas what may be happening? I'm using the center console
    plug, not the dash. Does it make a difference?

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    Daniel
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    Re: Mazda6 + inverter

    Check to see if the fuse for the lighter is the correct amperage for the
    slot ? If not just replace with the correct one or just try to put a larger
    one in to see if it changes anything. Does your lighter work ? If it does
    then there might be something wrong with the inverter too.
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    Leon
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    Re: Mazda6 + inverter

    Jeremy <edu> wrote:
     

    1.5A at 110 V?
     

    Leon

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    Jeremy
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    Re: Mazda6 + inverter

    Leon van Dommelen <net> wrote: 
     
     

    Thanks for the reply guys.

    The laptop charger is rated for 100-240V - 1.5A. No clue as to what
    that means. I suppose the charge can be a trickle charge (ala RC
    radio) depending on actual watts. Does this mean it wants 150W or
    more?

    The owner's manual rates the center console at 120W. The ashtray is
    not rated - it says not to use it. Different gauge wiring or something?

    Anyway, I think I might repost on some of the ham newsgroups. A lot
    of people bypass the cigarette adapter altogether for their short band
    radios.

  5. #5
    Larry
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    Re: Mazda6 + inverter

    It's common to fuse the adapter outlets at 10 amperes. Your inverter may
    draw 13 amperes at maximum display brightness, or more if the battery in the
    computer has been discharged. It won't take long to draw down the car
    battery at this discharge rate if the motor is not running.

    I don't know the ampere-hour rating of the battery in the Mazda6, but it
    could be around 45 ah. This means you would have about 3 hours run time
    before the car battery is totally discharged.


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