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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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im not sure if my cigarette lighter plug works or not... i plugged up my itouch charger to it and it doesnt power up but when i plug it up to the one in the center console in the arm rest... it WOKRS..

fuse for cig is good, am i missing something here?
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
im not sure if my cigarette lighter plug works or not... i plugged up my itouch charger to it and it doesnt power up but when i plug it up to the one in the center console in the arm rest... it WOKRS..

fuse for cig is good, am i missing something here?
It is a power source. pull ur ash tray out and make sure the powe plug is connected. Also check the lighter plug and make sure there is no debris or dirt.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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aite thanks vlad btw does the ash tray just pulls off??
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its a 12v power source.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GS300ToM
aite thanks vlad btw does the ash tray just pulls off??
put your car on N or L.. whichever is easiest.. make sure your parking brake is on.. and just pull the ashtray straight out. it is helded by clips.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
put your car on N or L.. whichever is easiest.. make sure your parking brake is on.. and just pull the ashtray straight out. it is helded by clips.
aite fo sho will do...ill check on my break in 5 min haha. will report back
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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it works now haha, it was never plugged in.... i guess the previous owner diidnt bother telling me and i never used it anyways but its koo now. i can play my itouch in the front instead of under my armest
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