phoenixnsx

Hi all, the 12V accessory port in my 98 ES300 doesn't appear to be working. Attached is a photo, is any part of it missing? Can another ES300 owner compare with theirs, if they have a working port, and let me know if there's something obvious that I need to buy to make it work? Much appreciated, thanks!

PFB

Its hard to tell from the picture, but measure the voltage at that Plug. See if you get 12v. If you do, than try to plug in a different accessory. See if that works.

If you do get 12v at the plug, you can ttry cleaning the contacts with a pencil eraser. If no 12v than look for a blown fuse .

Start with these simple steps at first.

Phil

jenga

Also, check with the key on. The one in the ashtray does not power up unless it turned on, not sure of console..

speedkar9

Do the other plug(s) in the car work? I believe they're wired to the same fuse. If not, you've got a burnt fuse.

phoenixnsx

The cigarette lighter one does work, however it looks different (there is more metal in the plug), which is why I was asking if I'm missing any piece in the accessory port. Thanks.

PFB

The front one is meant to accommodate either a cigarette lighter, or an accessory. The accessory one will ONLY accommodate an accessory, not a cigarette lighter. Hence its name and the design difference between the two.

Phil

Mphidd

Phil I just checked mine and the port in the armrest works but the cigarette lighter one does not. I tried pushing in the lighter to see if it would heat and pop and nothing happened...............any ideas?

PFB

If you've been using the lighter often, It could be that your lighter bit the dust. Either use a voltmeter to check for 12 volts, (careful not to blow a fuse), or even better, plug in some sort of accessory to see if it works,

Phil

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

Check the fuses. What are you trying to do with the armrest port? As in, what are you plugging in?

Mphidd

I tried using my phone charger in the lighter port and it didn't work, but when I used the arm rest port it worked.

PFB

Does your clock work?

Mphidd

Yes the clock works

PFB

At this point, the only other options are the following:

1) Using an ohm meter, measure each and every fuse in each of the fuses boxes, for continuity,
2) if ok, measure the voltage at the plug itself. Carefull not to cause a short. If no voltage,
3) Remove the plug, examine the connector, measure voltages at the connector, and trace back the wiring,

Sorry, but at that point that needs to be done.

Hope you're handy, and have a Volt/ohm meter.

Phil

Mphidd

Thanks I will do that and report back. I had to jump start the car yesterday and my partner suspects the alternator needs to be replaced.......could this be related?

PFB

Doesn't appear to be related.