Aux power socket

Fi.ES.TA · 11-04-2010, 10:01 AM

Im having problems with the fuse for this every time i plug in the sat nav it blows the fuse anyone else having this problem,or now why it would be doing this?

Cyborg1978 · 11-04-2010, 10:09 AM

I use a navman often. And never had a problem. Try a different lead you might have a short in the plug.

dannyhilton · 11-04-2010, 10:52 AM

I plug my TomTom for iPhone in just about every week and have had no such issue with the fuse blowing. Could it be the unit your using?

On another note, I really wish the Fiesta had another aux. socket in the back or something!

GoesLikeAZetec · 11-04-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyhilton

On another note, I really wish the Fiesta had another aux. socket in the back or something!

Be interesting to see if that could be done easily! I'd love another cigarette socket in the boot for a small fridge on those days where you head out...

dannyhilton · 11-04-2010, 05:43 PM

My point exactly Troy. The Fiesta is a great beaching vehicle, chucks the roof racks on, get the boogie boards and flotation devices and hit the back. Nothing better than a cool drink after a good day at the beach.

GoesLikeAZetec · 11-04-2010, 06:16 PM

Yeah or even say for a weekend camping... fold the tent in the back with the fridge and some food... awesome... maybe someone in europe has done it already.. be interesting to find out!!!

bulldogtom · 11-04-2010, 11:37 PM

I have not had any problems with my Garmin Nuvi. No blown fuses. I do have an issue when the engine is not running, the unit stays on, even when I remove the key from the ignition. This never used to happen with my previous car.

I agree with Cyborg1978. There may be a problem with your plug and/or lead. Garmin says there is a fuse in the plug that may need replacing periodically.

JClarke · 12-04-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

Im having problems with the fuse for this every time i plug in the sat nav it blows the fuse anyone else having this problem,or now why it would be doing this?

my cigertte socet is not working with the nav either. I don't know why, just needed to double since my new nav system is pretty much dead.

Fi.ES.TA · 12-04-2010, 05:48 PM

The strange thing is though i have an inline fuse built into the cord and its not blowing that just the 30amp aux socket.

shroomies49 · 12-04-2010, 07:36 PM

Does anyone elses socket stay on when the car is off?

I've noticed that the lights on my car charger and my tom tom stay on all the time....

Cyborg1978 · 12-04-2010, 08:29 PM

Mine stays on too I just thought I was lossing the plot. None of my other cArs have done this. Seems like an easy way to send the battery flat.

Franco Cozzo · 12-04-2010, 08:51 PM

I havent actually found a use for mine yet, except for my battery charger :S

GoesLikeAZetec · 12-04-2010, 08:52 PM

have you checked back after like 15-30mins?

ive noticed the illuminated gear knob we have... it stays on for about 30mins after we leave the car... dunno why... dealer or course has no idea (no surprise there)

dannyhilton · 12-04-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GoesLikeAZetec

ive noticed the illuminated gear knob we have... it stays on for about 30mins after we leave the car... dunno why... dealer or course has no idea (no surprise there)

HOLY HELL! Do you have the Illuminated Gar Lever!? Can you PLEASE take a photo of your fuse box area. Like after you remove the glovebox, you can see the fuse box. There is supposed to be a GEM behind there, but I can't see mine? That would be AWESOME! I didn't realize you had that part, christ if i knew that I'd have asked you months ago and actually had a lit gear lever hahahahahahaha!