Battery Tender - Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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Battery Tender - Using a Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Anyone know if you can use a battery tender with a cigarette lighter adapter? To work, the the outlet needs to have power always on, not just when the ignition is on. I've tried to charge the car through the front ashtray, which doesn't work because it only has power when the ignition is in the on position. Are there other outlets that might work?
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Not sure of the answer but I can tell you this: The lighter is for that purpose only. I used to charge my BlackBerry using that outlet and it blew the fuse. MB replaced the fuse for free but warned they wouldn't do it for free again as there are 2 additional outlets for such a purpose - the one in the glove and the one behind the center console. You may want to try those.
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Not sure of the answer but I can tell you this: The lighter is for that purpose only. I used to charge my BlackBerry using that outlet and it blew the fuse. MB replaced the fuse for free but warned they wouldn't do it for free again as there are 2 additional outlets for such a purpose - the one in the glove and the one behind the center console. You may want to try those.
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