Cigarette Lighter Doesnt Charge?

elnoxx · 9th September 2019, 11:45

Hi guys,

So my Rover 75 from 2003 2.5L V6 has a cigarette lighter which works it gets hot i tested it (nearly burned my finger lol).

But when i plug in my Sat NAV or a small usb port charger it just doesnt deliver any power to it.
I tried turning the car on but still nothing.

What is the problem here?
Is it because the plugs are different here are the 2 plugs i mean:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....1PGZBYNVTL.jpg

https://www.dhresource.com/0x0s/f2-a...te-lighter.jpg

The 2nd one is the one which works and gets hot when pressed in, the first one i tried 2 different ones does not deliver any power.

Am i doing something wrong or what is the problem here?

Thank you guys for the answers.

steve-45 · 9th September 2019, 12:40

Sounds like a plug problem. I bought a cheap USB adapter from my local pound shop and it worked ok.

Lee T · 9th September 2019, 13:24

I had that problem, cleaned inside it with a piece of wetNdry sand paper wrapped around my finger and normal service resumed..

BigRuss · 9th September 2019, 14:06

The problem is they are designed to be a cigarette lighter not an accessory socket

Because of the spring in the bottom that clips on the lighter element, depending on the shape of the adapter the centre contact doesn't reach

If you try and bend the springs to get them out of the way they can short onto the outer body

Best solution is to fit a proper accessory socket or usb socket in the cubby box, saves breaking your cigarette lighter flap which are absolutely horrible to repair

Russ

COLVERT · 9th September 2019, 14:26

II recently bought one of those double USB plug ins for the cigarette lighter socket. Fits well and works perfectly.

You can buy them just about anywhere.--

9th September 2019, 11:45	#1
elnoxx Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cigarette Lighter Doesnt Charge? Hi guys, So my Rover 75 from 2003 2.5L V6 has a cigarette lighter which works it gets hot i tested it (nearly burned my finger lol). But when i plug in my Sat NAV or a small usb port charger it just doesnt deliver any power to it. I tried turning the car on but still nothing. What is the problem here? Is it because the plugs are different here are the 2 plugs i mean: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon....1PGZBYNVTL.jpg https://www.dhresource.com/0x0s/f2-a...te-lighter.jpg The 2nd one is the one which works and gets hot when pressed in, the first one i tried 2 different ones does not deliver any power. Am i doing something wrong or what is the problem here? Thank you guys for the answers.

9th September 2019, 13:24	#3
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 853 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	I had that problem, cleaned inside it with a piece of wetNdry sand paper wrapped around my finger and normal service resumed.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

9th September 2019, 14:06	#4
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The problem is they are designed to be a cigarette lighter not an accessory socket Because of the spring in the bottom that clips on the lighter element, depending on the shape of the adapter the centre contact doesn't reach If you try and bend the springs to get them out of the way they can short onto the outer body Best solution is to fit a proper accessory socket or usb socket in the cubby box, saves breaking your cigarette lighter flap which are absolutely horrible to repair Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

9th September 2019, 12:40	#2
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	Sounds like a plug problem. I bought a cheap USB adapter from my local pound shop and it worked ok.

9th September 2019, 14:26	#5
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	II recently bought one of those double USB plug ins for the cigarette lighter socket. Fits well and works perfectly. You can buy them just about anywhere.--