Hi,
everyone. I just brought a 2000 gs400 and I can get the front cigarette lighter to work. there' s no power, but the 2nd one on the middle of the console works fine. Can someone help

rob

 

now, I'm a noob when it comes to this GS, as I too just got mine last week and I too also have this same problem.

I have done searching and noticed that this is normal. The fuse is blown. This happens when you plug ANYTHING into the lighter that AINT a LIGHTER!!! Apparently its not meant to draw a full 12v of current. Replace the fuse and don't use it for anything but its intended purpose

 

I checked the driver's side fuse box. I think fuse 16 controls the lighter, but it was not burned out. what else could be wrong
Rob

 

Are you trying to use it while you have the ignition at ACC? Maybe there is no power when you don't have the keys inside.

 

I cant even use when i'mdriving, but the 2nd one in the middle console works fine.. help please

 

First of all....why are you smoking in the Lex....that's just wrong!! LOL!!!

If its not the fuse, try removing the console area to see if any connectors are loose.

 

Well I've plugged a phone charger, and a radar detector, and both at once into that outlet, and no problems. Also, "12v" isn't current, it's voltage.

 

it might be the little safty dioed or what ever its called (behind the lighter itself)that out,i had this same problem in another car fuse was fine wiring was fine and it ended up being the lighter itself a quick fix. ill try and get pics to show you .

 

believe it or not, I have this problem too! Mine was caused by a bad / loose plug and when inserted in there, things went arc-y sparky.

My console area one works, but the one on the dash, with the ashtray does not work.

Seems like it's on a separate fuse than the console 12V, yes? Anyone know which fuse? I looked briefly but could not find it in the manual, or fuse box. Maybe I need to lok closer.

 

Ranger,
I just want to say you have a beautiful car. I love the tint job. I just bought a 00 gs400 and i wanted to get my windows tinted. The problem is that I have nav gps. What do you recommend as in terms of tinting.. yes or no.. if yest, what kind of tint..
thanks for the fuse info.. my driver's fuse is fine, i think something is wrong with my lighter connecotr but i'm not sure

i lvoe your rims..
robert

 

if the previous owner did a stereo upgrade , most likely he had his dash or console taken apart and never bother to plug the wire back in for the lighter. since i dont use the lighter or use it for other purposes i dont even plug it back in cuz it a pain in the azz. u propably need a small sharp nose plier for the job cuz u cant get ur finger in there to plug or unplug.

 

thanks robert .
you can try a light tint like i did, im sure it wont affect it much if any but its best to get this from others who know better .

 

bought my 00 GS400 w/ navi with 35% smoke tint all around, no gps problems. Although I wish the guy before me went darker

I'll address that next year

 

What do you guys think about strut bars.. and adding a chrome grill to the gs4?
R

 

wething go ahead since most of us had that doen already also i took pics of the cigarette lighter if ustill needed i have them now.