MKI C5 cigarette lighter
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MKI C5 cigarette lighter
Tried to use my Garmin satnav today via the cigarette lighter power supply. When i pulled the lighter out there appears to be a clear plastic sleeve with several cracks in it attached to the lower half. Is this sleeve supposed to stay in the trim piece around the gearlever or is it correct in coming out with the lighter? Either way the satnav plug isn't deep enough to reach into the socket to provide a supply.
09 C5 X7 2.0Hdi Exclusive in Perla Nera black (the best colour)
Your lighter looks remarkably like mine does and my socket still works fine.
The problem with the socket is finding something that's slim enough enough to reach far enough down to make a contact... most power supply plugs are to short in length, to broad at the shoulder or both.
I'd to buy a twin adaptor from Maplin to pug into it to allow me to power my Sat Nav & Bluetooth handsfree.... my 2nd power socket at the back of the console being dead.
Peter
The problem with the socket is finding something that's slim enough enough to reach far enough down to make a contact... most power supply plugs are to short in length, to broad at the shoulder or both.
I'd to buy a twin adaptor from Maplin to pug into it to allow me to power my Sat Nav & Bluetooth handsfree.... my 2nd power socket at the back of the console being dead.
Peter
Citroen C5 2.0 HDI SX Hatchback - 2002 (52)
Xantia Sensation 1.9TD (T) Mallard Green (Gone to the breakers)
Xantia Sensation 1.9TD (T) Mallard Green (Gone to the breakers)
The rear socket is easy to reach by lifting the box out.socket at the back of the console being dead
There are two 10 mm nuts inside to remove the end part of the console.
The socket wires live dangerously near the moving handbrake metals.
I found a bodgie with twisted wires and sticky tape.
No mention of the rear socket fuse in the owner’s book, it goes like this:
F7 - 20A - yellow - 12 volt accessories socket (front)
F9 - 30A - green - front windows - sun roof - 12 volt accessories socket (in boot)
2002 C5 2.0i AL4 230,000 km 76372389