115v rear outlet
#1
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115v rear outlet
115v AC rear outlet not working. 12V outlet next to it works. Checked fuse diagram in rear fuse box, but didn't see 115v AC outlet listed. Is there a fuse?
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davidjohnbamber (09-12-2017)
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On a related topic I blew the fuse on the cigarette lighter socket in the front. Dealer replaced and said that shouldn't be used to charge phone since it's only 15 amp is really only used for cigarette lighter. If I use to charge a phone he said it will blow every time. The fact that the phone fits perfecly there messages or annoying if in gets that's the case. Plus other vehicles I have used cigarette lighter socket with no issue. Any thoughts on this?
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On a related topic I blew the fuse on the cigarette lighter socket in the front. Dealer replaced and said that shouldn't be used to charge phone since it's only 15 amp is really only used for cigarette lighter. If I use to charge a phone he said it will blow every time. The fact that the phone fits perfecly there messages or annoying if in gets that's the case. Plus other vehicles I have used cigarette lighter socket with no issue. Any thoughts on this?
There may have been a problem/short in your charger, but I don't believe it had anything to do with using it in the front 12V outlet you blew. I have read that some cheap, generic chargers can be problematic. Pick up a good quality charger like one of these and I think you'll be pleased. They have 2.1A output on each USB port and they will charge your phone FAST! Watch out, some early dual port chargers had a 2.1A output on one port and 1.2A on the other. You want 2.1-2.4 on each. And no, they will not overcharge your phone.
BTW, these chargers are really low profile and won't get in the way of anything. Easy to pop out if you need to also.
Hope this helps!
Last edited by Vaboy; 09-13-2017 at 12:49 AM.
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More importantly, as ajmtbm said, the 12V port is SO convenient. And who wants cords running from the center console to the front storage area?
My feeling is there's no reason NOT that to use a USB charger in the 12V socket. And I would suggest just because cars used to all have cigarette lighters in the front, that is not the case anymore. My '06 Highlander had a couple of extra 12V ports in the front, explicitly for use as something other than holding a cigarette lighter.
Besides, do you really think MB put a 12V socket in that front storage area, KNOWING only a fraction of drivers would actually use it for a cigarette lighter? And it would be "hands off" if you chose not to use it as such?