lighter not working no sat nav

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Post Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:45 pm

hi ya guys my lighter plug in not working as i was looking on driving the e30 to london but sat nav wouldnt power up once i pluged it in. SO i got lost lol any ideas
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Post Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:51 pm

Buy a map?
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
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Post Sat Jun 15, 2013 2:57 pm

Got leccy windows? Do they work with the doors open and ignition off?
If not, check fuse 28.
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Post Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:03 pm

beemerbird wrote:Buy a map?
:lol:
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Post Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:50 pm

buy a map come on lool had a look at fuse 28 seems ok replaced it anyways still no luck any ideas?
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Post Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:02 pm

has the pin in your sat nav charger fallen out? its surprising how many geniuses come into work getting arsey that their sat nav is broken, yet the pin on the tip has fallen out!
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Post Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:03 pm

What fuse did you put in there? Should be 30A.
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Post Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:35 pm

sat nav fine mate as it powers up in my other 30 yes mate ive fitted a new 30a still no luck
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Post Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:51 pm

Check the connection to the fag lighter, ashtray out and you should be able to see.
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