Power Outlets (Cigarette Lighters) Not working.

Lazz818 · 12-12-2013, 11:22 PM

I plugged in my radar detector yesterday and it didn't turn on! Ruled out a problem with my detector when I tried to charge my phone using the car charger. Finally I tried using my cigarette lighter and it didn't even heat up.

The day before I was fiddling below my seat because I lost an electric cigarette in the black hole that is under a bimmer seat. Could I have hit something that affected the outlets? Any thoughts on how to fix it?

I NEED MY RADAR BACK SOMEONE HELP!

P.S. - Both of the outlets no longer work. (Front and rear).

raleedy · 12-13-2013, 12:31 AM

You could slow down.

SonicEndeavor · 12-13-2013, 03:26 PM

Sounds like possibly a blown fuse. Have you checked the fuse boxes in the trunk and the glove box?
If you google "replace cigarette lighter fuse BMW F10" you'll find a guide someone wrote for the F10 touring. Yours should be similar.

CmdllbF11 · 04-17-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SonicEndeavor

Sounds like possibly a blown fuse. Have you checked the fuse boxes in the trunk and the glove box?
If you google "replace cigarette lighter fuse BMW F10" you'll find a guide someone wrote for the F10 touring. Yours should be similar.

Late to this post but can't see another with an answer...so my front and rear cigarette lighter sockets don't work but both the 12v sockets (boot and glovebox) do.

Did anyone find an answer/solution to this?

Thanks

twelve535i · 04-17-2014, 12:23 PM

Probably a blown fuse. Had the same issue and dealership replaced mine

CmdllbF11 · 04-17-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by twelve535i

Probably a blown fuse. Had the same issue and dealership replaced mine

Thanks. I'll have a word next time it's in for a service. Not a major issue. The glovebox is live and I use the boot to charge/power the kids DVD players on the move but would be convenient to have the rear passenger one working too to save lead over back seats.

Breach · 04-17-2014, 04:27 PM

Yep, most probably a blown fuse. Happened to me too. If I remember correctly 20A regular yellow fuse. Located behind the glove box - I changed it myself directly not necessary to dismantle anything.

If you prefer the dealer of course will do it for you.

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Lazz818 New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: f10 535i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Power Outlets (Cigarette Lighters) Not working. I plugged in my radar detector yesterday and it didn't turn on! Ruled out a problem with my detector when I tried to charge my phone using the car charger. Finally I tried using my cigarette lighter and it didn't even heat up. The day before I was fiddling below my seat because I lost an electric cigarette in the black hole that is under a bimmer seat. Could I have hit something that affected the outlets? Any thoughts on how to fix it? I NEED MY RADAR BACK SOMEONE HELP! P.S. - Both of the outlets no longer work. (Front and rear).
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	You could slow down.
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SonicEndeavor Lieutenant 48 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2014 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Sounds like possibly a blown fuse. Have you checked the fuse boxes in the trunk and the glove box? If you google "replace cigarette lighter fuse BMW F10" you'll find a guide someone wrote for the F10 touring. Yours should be similar. Last edited by SonicEndeavor; 12-13-2013 at 03:45 PM..
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twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Probably a blown fuse. Had the same issue and dealership replaced mine
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Breach First Lieutenant 80 Rep 373 Posts Drives: F10 520dA M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Yep, most probably a blown fuse. Happened to me too. If I remember correctly 20A regular yellow fuse. Located behind the glove box - I changed it myself directly not necessary to dismantle anything. If you prefer the dealer of course will do it for you.
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