Did anyone else have problem trying to plug this into the cigarette lighter?
1188561
Its a little tight, it definitely doesnt go in as easily as other things but just give it a good shove and it should be fine. It doesn't have to go in all the way to work.
480430
I havent had a problem with it.. But i would make sure you plugged it all the way in... But other than that idk..sorry
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.
2028989
It should hook up right to your cigarette lighter (if your cigarette lighter is fully functioning), no adaptor needed....But I had issues with mine (it broke on first use) and had to return it. If it's not working for your car, I would return it.
858887
Cigarette lighter or adapter socket works. Return it , it didn't last long anyway
1364330
My side electrodes were stuck too and would not fit into my cigarette lighter. I was angry. I then used a pair of channel locks to squeeze the side electrodes and now they are flxible and the unit works fine with my car's FM radio. If you don' have channel locks, use pliers. Squeeze the two side electrodes until they become flexible.
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.
250110
I experienced the same issue, to solve it, first; I squeezed the tab with a pair of pliers, (flexing it a bit to loosen it up), then, while inserting the plug, I angled the tab into the hole on the frame (as much as possible anyways), then once its was all lined up, I just gave it a good sack down on my work bench and voila! Success! Although it seemed like it was hard and maybe even a bit brittle, I really doubt it will break.
1386275
I don't know. I had a similar problem with mine and just returned it and got a new lighter
46281
I think you have to hook it up with your cigarette lighter or car electronics. That's why I never installed it.....There's always the possibility that I'm wrong. :)
1783042
what kind of power did you supply, it has to be a direct power source eg. you can hook it to the cigarette lighter terminals if it still does not respond try the battery terminal and change the channel , do not connect it to a cigarette lighter plug, it will not work because it need a high power source good luck
1827843
i didn't have that problem at all !!!the only suggestion i have is to make sure the plugs are pushed all the way in !!!good luck.
1952621
With my sons, it was hard to plug the charger into it, make sure it's all the way in.
836993
I didnt have a problem with mine, but my previous plug in I had to go into my settings and had to connect it manually to grt it to connect.
1738073
I had the same problem. The battery is a really tight fit in the charger but I was able to get it out with a little persistence.
766285
no it does not plug into the cigarette lighter . I have mine hooked up direct from the battery .. that way the ignition does not have to be on while I am using it when I am not driving
1445109
Get an adjustable power cigarette port power supply and plug that into the unit. Make sure you have the right size plug on it though.