Why is it so hard to plug into my cigarette lighter? I seem to be having difficulty trying to plug it in...
1031206
Interesting, my car has 3 plug ins, and it fits best into one of them. But once in, I thoroughly enjoy using it.
1031207
Jack, I do not have any difficulty to plug it into my cigarette lighter. You can try to do the following. First, squeeze the two metal pieces on the plug all the way in and hold them for a while. Now try to plug it in. You may need to repeat this step few times. If it still does not work, you will need to use a file to smooth or even reduce the edges of those metal pieces on your plug. Make sure you don't do too much because it may become too loose. Good luck.
1444698
I had the same problem until I wired it into the back of one of my cigarette lighters haven't had an issue since
858887
Cigarette lighter or adapter socket works. Return it , it didn't last long anyway
1220984
be sure the cig lighter works with key off. must be in direct light. did you ever start car with it still plugged?
934898
Dear DrCosmo Thank you for your inquiry. If you have used your lighter, then just cut the wires and then connect them to your car's Plus-n-Minus. Sincerely yours, Astra Depot
1927000
I don't have any issues plugging into my bimmer not my Honda. Cigarette lighter sockets are pretty standard.
145948
the only fuse is with your cig. lighter outlet; make sure another piece of eqpt. works there and if not replace the fuse in your fuse block for the cig. liter
1843817
I tried my lighter, but I guess it was too short.Not sure if it would melt, but the USB car charger I plug into it works fine.
814375
Use a mini-USB cable plugged into a USB charger in the cigarette port. Use a mini-USB, NOT a micro-USB, and make sure the charger is a 2.1 amp charger. The port is right next to the original charging port and functions the exact same way. I do recommend getting a 90-degree adapter as well to make it fit a little easier.
1531277
No I bought it for my car.. plugs right into the cigarette port. The only problem is it cannot reach to my trunk! :-(
639723
Needs to be plugged into the cigarette lighter to charge the device. I hope this helps!
2234220
Thats odd. I had no such issue. I would have a look on Google and see if there are any forums that show such issues with your car / model. Did you start car before plugging in? What happens then?
99339
If you are plugging it into a properly wired cigarette lighter outlet, the unit is off, then you have a defective unit. If you have it connected as I describe, and you turn it on with nothing plugged into the AC outlet and the fuse blows, you probably also have a defective unit. Once you have plugged in a load, then you need to examine the device you have plugged in if it also blows the fuse. The power requirement also must take the startup current into consideration.
145949
Use a voltage meter to check for 12v at the connection between the long wire and the short wire going to the heater. If you do have 12v there then there is a problem with the heater itself. Otherwise I think there is a fuse in the part that plugs into the cigarette lighter. The circuit that supplies the cigarette lighter usually also has a fuse on it.
1386275
I don't know. I had a similar problem with mine and just returned it and got a new lighter
907992
Maybe you have a blown fuse? Does your phone go into the fitting or not? Does your phone when you plug it into anything else? There are lots of problems it could be. A fuse, a wire, your phone, your car, etc.
1426093
Occasionally I have to try a few times, but usually it's not a problem. I have had a lot more trouble with lighters and I have found that if I hold the lighter upright (not the correct position to fill) connect to the fill can and then open the lighter (as if to start) and let it blow through for a few seconds, it usually lights afterwards.