KNBS550

At the back of the center console, in front of the rear seat, are two cigarette lighter sockets that flip down. The one on the left has a cover that says 12V and the one on the right is uncovered. I've been using the one on the right to keep my iPhone charged for years. Then a couple weeks ago it stopped working. Now I am using the left socket that has the 12V cover since that one still works. Does anyone know what could have happened?

Mike5215

You can yank that whole little panel right out of there. Just open it and pull rearward. Snaps in and out. Check the leads into it. Check inside to make sure nothing is sitting down in the socket preventing contact. Worst case need to go to Radio Shack and grab a replacement 12v receptacle.

xpl0sive

there may be a separate fuse for each outlet. check the fuses first

konigstiger

Check 117 @ rear SAM (N10/2)

KNBS550

Thanks for the info guys! I'll check each one of these suggestions out when I have time this week. I'll report back and let you know what I find out.

Nuru

I think that is 139 and 140 on mine.

konigstiger

140 is 12v socket

KNBS550

I checked the connections to both outlets and the looked fine. I pulled the liner off the left side of the trunk and couldn't find any fuses. Am I missing something?




Just like Mike said. Yank off the vent assembly. Don't be afraid to tug hard. It won't break.





Push on the two tabs at the top to release the outlet assembly.





Connections looked and felt solid.





View behind the liner on the left side of the trunk. Don't see any fuses. Is it behind something??

mercedesbenzs55

I saw alot of fuses just left of the battery

xpl0sive

you get to the rear fuses through the rear armrest. you lower that, open the little compartment door and lift up the floor

KNBS550

Thanks for the tip. When I couldn't find the SAM on the left side, I pulled the panel in back of the seat and saw the fuses on the box next to the battery. I wasn't sure if those were it and also didn't know how I would access it.

KNBS550

I accessed the fuse box through the center arm rest pass through. The box has a felt lined cover that you open up using a plastic wedge. I used a plastic knife that I had in the car. Fuse 117 is the blue one on the right side in the photo. I pulled it and it was definitely blown. Thanks for everyone's help.



Opening of center armrest with felt cover removed.





Blown fuse 117.

mercedesbenzs55

Awesome! I'm glad it was such an easy fix