My dash power outlet is not working. I checked the fuse marked "power outlet/cigarrette lighter" in the fuse box and it was fine. I also pulled apart the dash and checked out the wiring with no visible problems.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

replace the fuse anyway! noticed a few cars lately in my place, blowing fuses, where the customer uses a phone kit throught the outlet - fuse might be blown, but still making intermittent contact
check voltage with a volt-meter across 2 connectors going into outlet - if it shows 12v, check voltage at contacts in outlet, probably just a bit of corrosion - get a screwdriver and clean off contacts.

 

ya but before ya try scraping the inside plug pull the fuse.LMFAO

could just be a old smoker with all kinds of ash on the middle contact point!
wet a paper towel and use something to rub it around on it and scrap it clean.

dam smokers.LMFAO
every car i get is all burned up from smokers

 

haha, good one - but if he blows a fuse, at least he knows the socket is working!

 

i didnt read him saying he blew a fuse....
plus non the less!
still clean the lighter plug.....
and check for power with a light tester to make sure its REALY has power thier... also check all the fuses for power.....

if ya cannt figure it out HOT WIRE IT or wire in a new lighter plug.

 

I put a multi meter to it and nothing. I think I'm just going to jumper in another ignition hot circuit to it.

Thanks everyone.

 

ya checked all your fuses? might wanna check that and then hot wire it. just be sure both sides of your fuses are hot..... or dead..