fag lighter problem in 2002 focus

peediedj

the cigarette lighter in my 2002 focus works fine,but my mobile phone charger that plugs in there doesnt work in it,its not faulty as works in wifes car,anyone got any ideas why it wont work?

Gene_Hunt_2

Fuse??????????????????????????

peediedj

Gene_Hunt wrote: »

Fuse??????????????????????????

fuse in what? fag lighter works,mobile charger plug into it doesnt

Rossy.

check the metal strip contacts on the charger.

Your cigarette lighter is probably worn being 9 yrs old and the phone charger isn't making full contact

Had it loads of times in different cars.

My way around it was to wrap the charger in a thin piece of foil and it worked perfectly, but i don't advise you do that as the fuse won't go if there's a problem

peediedj

Rossy. wrote: »

check the metal strip contacts on the charger.

Your cigarette lighter is probably worn being 9 yrs old and the phone charger isn't making full contact

Had it loads of times in different cars.

My way around it was to wrap the charger in a thin piece of foil and it worked perfectly, but i don't advise you do that as the fuse won't go if there's a problem

right i,ll shake it about a bit chargers brand new,and by looks of it fag lighters never been used much

Rossy.

Does the end of the charger look similar to this (random pic off google image by the way)



See the metal edges running down the side

They may not be touching the inside of your vehicles lighter contacts. Bend them outwards a little and you'll find they may then seat properly and it'll be a snugger fit

peediedj

Rossy. wrote: »

Does the end of the charger look similar to this (random pic off google image by the way)



See the metal edges running down the side

They may not be touching the inside of your vehicles lighter contacts. Bend them outwards a little and you'll find they may then seat properly and it'll be a snugger fit

yup looks exactlly like tht will try that in the morning,thanks

Rossy.

No problem

Failing that wrap the lower half (around contacts) in foil and plug it in

Norman_Castle

My cigarette lighter worked but not the phone charger. Cleaned the bottom of the hole where the end contact touches, works fine now.