Accessory Outlets

Tried to take the Aveo on a roadtrip today from Wheeling to Cleveland. Plugged the GPS into the cigarette lighter and no power there. Tried the accessory plug on the consul next to the e-brake and no power there either. Didn't have time to mess with it today. So we took the Trailblazer instead. Any idea what would cause both the outlets to not work?

Its not a problem with the GPS since it worked in the Trailblazer. Going to try to figure this out tomorrow, just need an idea where to look.

Its a 2006 Aveo LS auto with ~80,0000 miles.

Thanks guys!

Did you check the fuses, or the plug of the GPS is not making contact in the aveo sockets.

We were short on time. What fuses are related to the outlets? Cigarette lighter didn't work either. Tried that to check and make sure the outlet was good. Pushed the GPS plug in and moved it around some to make sure it was in and connected.

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Originally Posted by mapanch

We were short on time. What fuses are related to the outlets? Cigarette lighter didn't work either. Tried that to check and make sure the outlet was good. Pushed the GPS plug in and moved it around some to make sure it was in and connected.

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First use a test meter to determine if you have 12 volts at the outlet. If you don't have a meter, find the original cigarette lighter and simply plug it in to see if it gets hot. If you get no meter reading (or the cig lighter doesn't get hot) check the fuse for it.

Don't be surprised if the plug to your accessory is not making a good contact. Typically that type of plug will work for a while but become worn in that it no longer makes a good connection.

Just wondering if you found the cause of this. My wife just called me and told me her cell phone charger is not working on either of the accessory outlets. I figure it's probably a fuse but if I could save some time troubleshooting when I get home tonight that would be nice. Thanks
- '04 Aveo hatchback

99% sure it is a fuse, also the outlets get no power unless the car is on or running

yea, day after i got mine my cig lighter wasnt working either. Checked the fuse and figured out it was burnt(blown/w.e). Got the spare fuse there was and put it in and now it works again.

I dont know about the first gen but your fuse box will probably have a diagram of what all the fuses are. Just look for the cig/lighter one and replace it. And of course make sure you replace it with the right amp fuse

All the fuses in the fuse panel were fine. Any other suggestions?

How did you test the fuses?

I couldn't find anything on the fuse layout diagram that appeared to be directly related to the accessory outlet so I pulled all of the fuses and visually inspected them. Is it possible for the fuse to be bad without showing signs of being "blown"?
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I have a 2005 Aveo LS. My cigarette lighter/accessory fuse is the top, left one on the driver's side of the dash. A visual inspection of a fuse is reliable for checking if a fuse is bad because you can see if it is blown. But what if the fuse is not blown? Can you say with certainty that it is good? Best to use a test lamp or a meter to see if current is running through the fuse.

If the lamp/meter shows that current is running through the fuse, you can then use the lamp/meter to see if current is reaching the cigarette/accessory outlets.

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I couldn't find anything on the fuse layout diagram that appeared to be directly related to the accessory outlet so I pulled all of the fuses and visually inspected them. Is it possible for the fuse to be bad without showing signs of being "blown"?http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/attac...fuse-panel-jpg

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That's the wrong fuse box. Open the driver's door and look at the side of the dash....assuming it's in the same spot as my 2010.



....and fish the dime out of the accessory outlet before you replace the fuse. ;) (that's what happened the last time I blew an accessory fuse)

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Originally Posted by wuwei37405

A visual inspection of a fuse is reliable for checking if a fuse is bad because you can see if it is blown. But what if the fuse is not blown? Can you say with certainty that it is good? Best to use a test lamp or a meter to see if current is running through the fuse.

If the lamp/meter shows that current is running through the fuse, you can then use the lamp/meter to see if current is reaching the cigarette/accessory outlets.

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The best way to check a fuse is to remove it and use a digital multi meter that has a continuity check feature. Check the fuse for continuity, thats all it does.

A "lamp" will not measure current and in order to measure current with a meter you need something to draw that current and the GPS doesn't light up to draw the current.

Use a lamp or meter to check for +12V on one side of fuse, check fuse continuity, then replace and check for +12V on opposite side of fuse.

Maybe I was not specific enough with my last post. I should have said, "Check for current flow with your ignition key in the "on" position."

All the 2004 -2011 Aveo,Swift,Wave have two fuse boxes there all in the same place. As said, Lt side dash beside driver door. Under hood in back of the BATT.

Has this problem been solved yet? or have you found the trouble yet?

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Originally Posted by wuwei37405

Maybe I was not specific enough with my last post. I should have said, "Check for current flow with your ignition key in the "on" position."

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I'm not trying to bust your balls but what you are saying doesn't make sense. "Current flow" is measured in amps. you are not looking for amps. You are testing for a "difference of potential" measured in volts. Even with the key on to get current flow you would need a complete circuit and a load. Obviously he has no load, therefore no complete circuit. You need to troubleshoot the voltage throughout the circuit to find the break.


So don't take this the wrong way. there is a lot of mis-information on the net.
Voltage - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Yes, I erred. The test that I was proposing was to see if there was a complete circuit. If there was not a complete circuit, one would still have to determine why. It could be the fuse, a broken wire, a damaged connector, etc.

Did we ever hear back from the originator of this thread? Was the problem solved?

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Originally Posted by wylee

That's the wrong fuse box.

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Doh! #-o So there are 2 fuse boxes?!?! I thought that looked like an unusually low number of fuses. I haven't had time to mess with this since I inspected the other fuses. Gonna give it another go when I get home tonight.

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Originally Posted by wuwei37405

I have a 2005 Aveo LS. My cigarette lighter/accessory fuse is the top, left one on the driver's side of the dash.

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Yep, that was it.

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Originally Posted by thehunterooo

99% sure it is a fuse, also the outlets get no power unless the car is on or running

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Said it weeks ago....:D

Nice to see that some problems have a simple solution like replacing a fuse. It's encouraging.

I'd like to resurrect this read with a quandry: My Aveo has two cigarette lighters, neither of which light cigarettes, neither of which power accessories with 12V adaptors.

The adaptor is good, all the cables are good. The fuse is good, so good it blew two fuses on my voltmeter before ai blew it up and had to replace it.

I read 12V with my analog multimeter directly from each port, from the adaptor in each port, but neither of my two-prong plugs will power devices from the adaptor.

Is 12V all that the outlets need to supply?

Is there any easy way, like with a penny to fix the situation?



This is a serious issue that wastes my time, endangers job opportunities, and has me stopping in random places just to steal power. Highly wasteful and annoying, especially since the Aveo has a very strong, durable battery.

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Originally Posted by BahMyAveo!

I'd like to resurrect this read with a quandry: My Aveo has two cigarette lighters, neither of which light cigarettes, neither of which power accessories with 12V adaptors.

The adaptor is good, all the cables are good. The fuse is good, so good it blew two fuses on my voltmeter before ai blew it up and had to replace it.

I read 12V with my analog multimeter directly from each port, from the adaptor in each port, but neither of my two-prong plugs will power devices from the adaptor.

Is 12V all that the outlets need to supply?

Is there any easy way, like with a penny to fix the situation?
This is a serious issue that wastes my time, endangers job opportunities, and has me stopping in random places just to steal power. Highly wasteful and annoying, especially since the Aveo has a very strong, durable battery.

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No, do not try inserting a penny into it. [-X

If you are absolutely sure that you are receiving 12VDC at the socket, then the problem is not with the lighter socket. I've seen too many accessory plugs that are poorly made and deficient. Many of them don't fit a lighter socket properly and therefore the accessory doesn't receive power. Try an actual cigarette lighter in the socket. Those usually work with no problems.

Too, late, tried the penny, blew another fuse!

Was trying to wedge it in on the side, still shorted it.


Anyway, no the cigarette lighter doesn't work either. I tried to light a cigarette for almost thirty minutes, holding the lighter in, and couldn't heat the element enough. I think the walls must be bent outward.

Will replacing both ports be the only way to rectify the situation? It still boggles me that both ports deliver 12V to the two prong adaptor. i wish I had a dummy lightbulb or something to test if they're bad connectors, but I find to believe that three different plugs, all of which work with AC fine, are all defective.

It's driving me nuts that the two prong adaptor is getting 12V from BOTH OUTLETS. The guy at the hardware store where i was buying new fuses for my multimeter couldn't explain it either. . .

Maddening.

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Originally Posted by BahMyAveo!

Too, late, tried the penny, blew another fuse!

Was trying to wedge it in on the side, still shorted it.


Anyway, no the cigarette lighter doesn't work either. I tried to light a cigarette for almost thirty minutes, holding the lighter in, and couldn't heat the element enough. I think the walls must be bent outward.

Will replacing both ports be the only way to rectify the situation? It still boggles me that both ports deliver 12V to the two prong adaptor. i wish I had a dummy lightbulb or something to test if they're bad connectors, but I find to believe that three different plugs, all of which work with AC fine, are all defective.

It's driving me nuts that the two prong adaptor is getting 12V from BOTH OUTLETS. The guy at the hardware store where i was buying new fuses for my multimeter couldn't explain it either. . .

Maddening.

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Are you capable of receiving constructive criticism without becoming offended?

What do you mean by saying " the two prong adaptor"??? If the male adapter PLUG is receiving current from the female SOCKET when it is inserted, there is nothing wrong with either. This is one of basic sex: if the socket has current to it and the plug isn't receiving it, that's a mechanical problem, not an electrical one. ;)

As you told us, first you blew out your multimeter, then you inserted a penny into the socket (despite being told not to do that), which apparently shorted the positive feed to ground. That will blow a fuse.

Until you can grasp a very basic, universal understanding of any 12 VDC automotive electrical system and how an accessory plug makes contact when inserted into in a socket, I don't think we can help you.