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My 2010 Jaguar XK cigarette lighter outlet doesn't work. I had assumed it was just a fuse, but checking the fuse 9 in the engine compartment showed a good fuse. I also checked the Aux power outlet in the glove box and it wouldn't work either. I was testing it with a known good phone charger. I want to get the power working so that I can add a portable carplay solution so I don't have to replace the factory original sound system, like I did on my 2017 XE.
My 2010 Jaguar XK cigarette lighter outlet doesn't work. I had assumed it was just a fuse, but checking the fuse 9 in the engine compartment showed a good fuse. I also checked the Aux power outlet in the glove box and it wouldn't work either. I was testing it with a known good phone charger. I want to get the power working so that I can add a portable carplay solution so I don't have to replace the factory original sound system, like I did on my 2017 XE.
ok. Define "the fuse looks good". Confirm the grounds are clean and tight.
So far, I visually inspected the fuse and it appeared to be good. I took out the fuse and reinserted it twice and tried the cigar lighter and auz port in the glove box with the ignition on and got nothing.
What do you mean concerning the ground wires. Should I physically inspect both 12 Volt ports?
I am going to work on it after work and will start with replace the fuse. I appreciate the diagram you supplied. Thanks!
The cigar and aux sockets are on different circuits - both have their own relay and fuses. I would be surprised if both had failed. I would try using something with another/different plug in case the one you tried wasn't making a good contact.
The cigar and aux sockets are on different circuits - both have their own relay and fuses. I would be surprised if both had failed. I would try using something with another/different plug in case the one you tried wasn't making a good contact.
If I may, “looking” at the fuse is not a suitable test. Grounding points are affixed to the body. Perhaps if tracing an electrical circuit is not in your wheelhouse, seeking professional help is best as significant damage can ensue should a component be inadvertently shorted out.
If I may, “looking” at the fuse is not a suitable test. Grounding points are affixed to the body. Perhaps if tracing an electrical circuit is not in your wheelhouse, seeking professional help is best as significant damage can ensue should a component be inadvertently shorted out.
I agree looking at the fuse isn't a suitable test. It was the only thing I could do Sunday evening. Thanks for some clarification about the grounding points.Last night I tested the F9 fuse with a multimeter and it was good. I also tested the relay 5 and it was good as well. I've been a bit hampered as it is dark when I get in from work.
I will need to go into the interior front junction box to try out the fuse for the Accessory 12 Volt socket in the glove box. Looking at the diagram above, it appears it might also be a good idea to check F10 that's present in the rear seat box. I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Occam's Razor would indicate that both the cigar lighter socket and front accessory 12V socket should share the same fault, rather than each of them going bad on their own. The problem is that both are on separate circuits and even separate grounding points.
The cigar lighter is coming off of Fuse F9 and Relay 5 off the junction box under the hood and grounds on G14 which is under the center console.
The front accessory socket is coming off of the Ignition Relay through Fuse F16 in the front passenger fuse box and grounds on G43 which is under the glove box.
I guess I'm not seeing a common fault point when studying the above diagram.
Those are the system wide fuses next to the battery. Each 175Amps. I had discounted it because everything flows from those circuits, but I can check voltages with a multimeter tonight. Appreciate the help!
I see one common wire. white -
Guessing I would look first @ FL100 due to its location. In case you didn't know, the number after the slash is the PIN number. The number below the coordinates symbol is the distance between connectors in MM. I can't find FR001 anywhere in the guide
I can't see any break in that white wire from its start to the end.
My thought is now to run a fresh power wire to the cigar lighter from the Accessory socket of the passenger fuse box. There are some unused slots. I will use a 15amp fuse like the original circuit and either 12 or 14 gauge wire. My plan is to utilize the existing grounding point. Before I change anything since this will involve removing some of the outer panels, I will check that the grounding is good.
I can't see any break in that white wire from its start to the end.
My thought is now to run a fresh power wire to the cigar lighter from the Accessory socket of the passenger fuse box. There are some unused slots. I will use a 15amp fuse like the original circuit and either 12 or 14 gauge wire. My plan is to utilize the existing grounding point. Before I change anything since this will involve removing some of the outer panels, I will check that the grounding is good.
My first knee jerk thought is that the 2 12v sockets are in a circuit that removes power on car shutdown or post cycle.
If you wire a new one, it may not.
Again just the first thing that popped into my head.
No idea of that whole panel has power cut.
My first knee jerk thought is that the 2 12v sockets are in a circuit that removes power on car shutdown or post cycle.
If you wire a new one, it may not.
Again just the first thing that popped into my head.
No idea of that whole panel has power cut.
I've been inhibited by having the car parked outside and it being dark before I can look at it. I tried the relay and fuse for the cigar lighter and they both tested good. I didn't test that socket for a 12 Volt signal. I traced the common wire to the cigar lighter and the Front Accessory Socket according to the wiring diagram above, but I haven't had time to test it at it's beginning and end.
When I can spend meaningful time in the car with my multimeter probably this weekend, I will be able to tell a lot more. My plan will be to run the new power from the fuse box under the ignition relay so that power is only available when ignition is on.
12 Volt Cigar Lighter/Accessory Power Not Working
