MINI2

cosmic68 · Jun 16th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Hi there,
I have a garmin 310 satnav, which if i use the cigarette lighter charger;

a) constantly drops power connection and more frustratingly:
b) blows a fuse in the lighter socket somewhere by using charger, rendering it useless.

anyone had this problem? know of a work-around?
MINI have kindly replaced fuse, but say it'll keep happening as all chargers (mobile/satnav etc) have a tendency to this to cars!
can this be true?

cheers.

ScottyBoy · Jun 16th, 2007, 05:22 PM

I have mine on the constantly plugged in there and no problems with mini at all! mines a Navman though!

cosmic68 · Jun 16th, 2007, 05:37 PM

Thanks,
live in London, so leaving a charger plugged in is asking for a brick through the window

also, am actually a smoker (hangs head in shame) so would actually like to be able to use the lighter once in awhile.

ScottyBoy · Jun 16th, 2007, 05:41 PM

ohh dont get me wrong as soon as i leave the car so does all evidence that anything such as valuable was in there!

i also clean the spot on the windscreen were it was attached.

Bmx 777 · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:29 PM

I got mine installed into the car so u cant see a thing, I never remove suction cup its such a mission, enjoy it. just dont leave the actual garmin in view

ScoobyDoo · Jul 13th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I use my TomTom charger all the time without any problems.

DerekH · Jul 14th, 2007, 08:28 PM

member Mickey the mini has wiring kit i think for sat nav phone power etc have a look at his web site

Jun 16th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#1
cosmic68 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Sat-Nav charger destroys cigarette lighter... Hi there, I have a garmin 310 satnav, which if i use the cigarette lighter charger; a) constantly drops power connection and more frustratingly: b) blows a fuse in the lighter socket somewhere by using charger, rendering it useless. anyone had this problem? know of a work-around? MINI have kindly replaced fuse, but say it'll keep happening as all chargers (mobile/satnav etc) have a tendency to this to cars! can this be true? cheers.

Jun 16th, 2007, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
cosmic68 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Thanks, live in London, so leaving a charger plugged in is asking for a brick through the window also, am actually a smoker (hangs head in shame) so would actually like to be able to use the lighter once in awhile. Last edited by cosmic68 : Jun 16th, 2007 at 05:38 PM. Reason: mis-spell

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 1,420 Offline	I use my TomTom charger all the time without any problems. http://www.dbrally.net

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Cigarette Lighter	C11 XFF	MINI Cooper S	2	Dec 20th, 2005 06:12 PM
Cigarette Lighter	JS	Interior & Ice	3	Oct 12th, 2005 09:05 PM
Cigarette Lighter	duglia	Faults & Fixes	2	Aug 26th, 2005 07:51 AM
Cigarette lighter...	MiniMan7	Faults & Fixes	2	Nov 25th, 2003 02:48 PM
cigarette lighter	tcjohnsson	Faults & Fixes	5	May 24th, 2002 06:35 PM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For all interior and In Car Entertainment discussion

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Jun 16th, 2007, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 2,872 Offline	I have mine on the constantly plugged in there and no problems with mini at all! mines a Navman though!

Jun 16th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 2,872 Offline	ohh dont get me wrong as soon as i leave the car so does all evidence that anything such as valuable was in there! i also clean the spot on the windscreen were it was attached.

Jul 13th, 2007, 08:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bmx 777 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 08:07 PM Posts: 101 Offline	I got mine installed into the car so u cant see a thing, I never remove suction cup its such a mission, enjoy it. just dont leave the actual garmin in view

Jul 14th, 2007, 08:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 827 Offline	member Mickey the mini has wiring kit i think for sat nav phone power etc have a look at his web site

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)