12volt Outlets

JSTARSPILOT · 06-07-2004, 01:59 PM

My truck has 2 power outlets on the dash for plugging in cell phones etc. My charger only works in the one on the right. I thought the left outlet was broke but the dealer hooked his thingy to it and it was fine. They said the problem is with my cell phone charger. However, when I got home I looked in the outlet holes and the one on the left appears deeper. Can anyone go check and see if theirs is the same or is my left outlet missing a piece that goes in there.

tikigod · 06-07-2004, 02:03 PM

I dont think this may be your problem but i think one works all the time and the other works only when running/accessory mode. But i dont think this is the problem your encountering. good luck

korman100 · 06-07-2004, 02:06 PM

The one on the left is deeper and is always "hot". The one on the right only works in accessory mode and for some reason is not as deep. I have problems using cell phone charger in the one on the right. The plug just won't stay plugged. Hmmmmmmmmmm very interesting.

rrumaner · 06-07-2004, 02:30 PM

I noticed the difference in depth, but so far my plugs are staying plugged in. If you need to plug in 2 items, go to Radio Shack and get a double outlet plug. I think the outlets are fused at 20amp so 2 cell phones shouldn't be an issue.