What is accessory socket?
It easily plugs in your vehicle’s electrical socket and usually requires no additional wiring. This special electrical adapter is designed to convert a 2-way vehicle socket into a cigarette-lighter-type accessory receptacle. It can be used to plug in a cell phone charger, GPS or other electrical device.
Why do I need an accessory power outlet?
Accessory power outlets are protected by a fuse in a fuse block. It is there to prevent the outlet from overdrawing power and possibly creating a fire due to a short or misuse.
What do you call a 12 volt power outlet?
12 volt sockets are also called the cigarette lighters even if they are not used as one anymore. It is useful as a cell charger and for any DC accessory that works on 12v. When you encounter that the accessory doesn’t work with the power outlet, you should first check the accessory itself.
What to do when your 12 volt power outlet stops working?
It is useful as a cell charger and for any DC accessory that works on 12v. When you encounter that the accessory doesn’t work with the power outlet, you should first check the accessory itself. Try using it with other power outlets, and see if it working. If not, then the device may be faulty.
Why is my car power outlet not working?
These 12-volt sources now power devices that provide navigation, traffic updates, weather conditions and emergency communication capabilities making car travel safer and more comfortable. Try a different accessory with the outlet. If the second accessory does power on, the problem is the original accessory and not the outlet.
Accessory power outlets are protected by a fuse in a fuse block. It is there to prevent the outlet from overdrawing power and possibly creating a fire due to a short or misuse.
What kind of Fuse does an auxiliary power outlet use?
Optionally, the plug may be equipped with an internal fuse for electrical safety, usually rated at 10 amps or less. In some designs, the tip of the plug may be unscrewed to reveal a cylindrical glass fuse; other variants may use a blade-type fuse inserted into the side or back of the plug.
Can a cigarette lighter be used as an auxiliary power outlet?
Car manufacturers may offer a cigarette lighter only as an optional extra-cost accessory. Usually, only one 12 V receptacle near the driver will be able to accommodate an actual cigarette lighter, with other receptacles designated as “12 V auxiliary power outlets” which are not physically able to power a lighter.
These 12-volt sources now power devices that provide navigation, traffic updates, weather conditions and emergency communication capabilities making car travel safer and more comfortable. Try a different accessory with the outlet. If the second accessory does power on, the problem is the original accessory and not the outlet.