07-08-2017, 06:34 PM
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Cigarette lighter not working
It's a 2000 base 986.
The light around the lighter works fine.
Checked with a volt meter, no power to the lighter.
All the fuses are fine.
What do I check now?
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07-08-2017, 06:37 PM
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What if you test again but with the ignition switch to on?
May be previous owner want it powered only when ignition is on ?
Just throwing idea here...
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07-09-2017, 04:36 PM
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Think I did, but I will try once again.
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07-09-2017, 04:41 PM
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nope. nothing
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07-09-2017, 05:02 PM
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I hope this tread keeps going with more potential fixes. My 99 base has the same problem; good fuse, zero volts. Checked voltage with the car off, in accessory and running. Zip, nada, nothing...
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1966 912 3 gauge
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07-11-2017, 08:40 AM
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Make sure you check fuse D5 not only visually but also with an ohm meter.
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07-11-2017, 08:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flouese
I hope this tread keeps going with more potential fixes. My 99 base has the same problem; good fuse, zero volts. Checked voltage with the car off, in accessory and running. Zip, nada, nothing...
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Check with a volt meter do you have voltage on each side of the fuse holder?
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07-11-2017, 09:02 AM
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When you say that the lighter is not working, do you mean you can't light a cigarette with it or that when you plug something in to it (a USB adapter, say) you don't get power?
If the former it could be a bad resistance element in the lighter. Parts stores sell repalcement elements, or you can buy an entirely new one from a dealer
If the latter, make sure the device you're trying to power works by plugging it in at another car, and then try a voltmeter to see if you're getting 12 volts power from the contact and ground. If not, you have some detective work to do on the wiring
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07-11-2017, 05:34 PM
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Sorry, I will try to be clearer with my issue. I pulled the lighter out of the dash, still connected, check power at the terminals to the lighter itself. No power. Fuse 5 good. I'm sure it is something simple, however, electrical is not my forte.
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07-11-2017, 05:43 PM
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Boxing in Australia
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The cars delivered in Australia have been set up so lighter only works with ignition on, I think its a safety idea.
Anyone know how to reverse this condition?
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07-19-2017, 05:14 PM
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The fuse was blown, put a new one, and still the same thing.
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07-22-2017, 02:47 PM
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OK, I did a voltmeter test and had 12.45 volts going to the lighter.
Tried a phone charger in there and it light up. Although it doesn't fit very well and keeps wanting to fall out????
Are these smaller than normal lighters????
I guess my lighter is broken.
Will I have to buy one from Porsche?
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07-22-2017, 03:12 PM
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Watch this instructive video.
It made me laugh several times.
Now I know how to replace the lighter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp-O-posC2I
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07-22-2017, 05:04 PM
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There were two sizes of lighter sockets used and I recall having an adapter that was necessary to keep my Porsche battery charger in the socket. A little red plastic ring that fit around the portion of the charger that went furthest into the socket. ROW versus US? Model year dependent? I don't know. OTOH the GPS I had fit just fine.
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07-23-2017, 05:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzzuki
OK, I did a voltmeter test and had 12.45 volts going to the lighter.
Tried a phone charger in there and it light up. Although it doesn't fit very well and keeps wanting to fall out????
Are these smaller than normal lighters????
I guess my lighter is broken.
Will I have to buy one from Porsche?
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MY daughter's 2002 beetle has the same problem. Solved it by shimming the USB adapter with a very thin piece of cardboard and some tape, being careful to leave metal exposed to serve as the ground to the socket
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