12 volt supply

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  1. alan16uk

    alan16uk Junior Member

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    2 interior 12 volt supply connections.
    the one in the armrest charges phone ok.
    the one under the gear lever does not ??yet it is live.
    any ideas on this please.
    2010 gen3 t4
     
    #1 alan16uk, Apr 12, 2012
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    Sounds like high electrical resistance in the one up front "under the gear lever".
    A high resistance would make a no-load meter reading look like a normal 12V, but as soon as you put a load on it, the voltage will drop.

    I do not know the proper terminology in Britain, but get it checked out by a professional.
     
    #2 Teakwood, Apr 13, 2012
  3. alan16uk

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    thanks for your info m8
     
    #3 alan16uk, Apr 13, 2012
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    Is this a new problem? I have a UK 2011 T-Spirit and can charge 2 phones up front using a splitter.
     
    #4 GreenJuice, Apr 14, 2012
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    The 12 volt supply connection under the gear lever on my 2011 charges the phone. Could something be wrong with your connection?
     
    #5 Tandem Rider, Apr 22, 2012
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    I've found with the receptacle under the console, some chargers have to be pushed in harder to make complete contact.
     
    #6 El Dobro, Apr 22, 2012
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    Makes sense to me. I had the same problem with the outlets in an older vehicle.
     
    #7 Teakwood, Apr 23, 2012
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