Why your car’s power outlet stopped working

The 2 most common reasons why your car’s power outlet stopped working

A blown fuse or coins stuck in the port are the two most common reasons why your car’s power outlet stopped working

Your car’s power outlet isn’t working because the fuse is blown

Power ports are usually fused by an 8, 10 or 12-amp fuse. In late model cars, they may be fused with up to a 20-amp fuse. So checking the fuse for the power port is the first step. I have some fuse diagrams on this site. Check here to see if your vehicle is listed. If not, refer to your owner’s manual for layout and fuse listing for your vehicle. Check the list for “power port,” “power outlet,” or “cigar lighter.”

See this post to learn what a blown fuse looks like

If the fuse for the cigarette lighter / power port is blown, find out why it blew before your replace it.

Check for coins or debris stuck in the outlet

Coins or broken charger parts stuck in power port.

How to remove a coin stuck in a cigarette lighter / power port

1) Remove fuse for the port
2) Press sticky FunTak adhesive or 3M Mounting Putty on the end of a stick or screwdriver.

Press the adhesive onto coil and lift it out. Do not use metal tools; they can damage the socket

How to remove broken charger parts from a cigarette lighter / power port

1) Remove fuse for the port
2) Use a skinny needle nose pliers to grab and remove charger parts from the socket

Remove the fuse before using a needle nose pliers to remove broken phone charger parts from your car’s power outlet

If the power port is damaged

You can buy a replacement port at the dealer.

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