Wiring up a Cigarette lighter on boat

[crzywvguy]

I already have a cigarette lighter on my boat but it doesnt work, how can i fix this?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Wiring up a Cigarette lighter on boat

Make sure, using a voltmeter ,that you have 12 Volts going to the lighter. If so, replace the lighter. They do go bad rather quickly from rust and corrosion inside the socket...

 

[rc581]

Re: Wiring up a Cigarette lighter on boat

if no corrosion inside, then make sure inner sleeve is tight on outer ring. otherwise when u push the lighter in, it will not make contact and not heat.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Wiring up a Cigarette lighter on boat

make sure its a stainless one made for marine use or it will only work for as day, maybe less

 

[neumanns]

Re: Wiring up a Cigarette lighter on boat

Check the buss bar also, and follow the wires. Mine was wired to the accresorie switch.