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V70 XC AWD 1999 lighter outlets gone out V70-XC70 1999

Hello
I have a V70 XC AWD 1999
Yesterday, both the front and the rear cigarete lighter outlets stopped functionning. I have tested them with a voltmeter: no current in either.

I have checked the fuse boxes (main and additional), and haven't seen any burnt fuse there (by the way, which fuse numbers are they supposed to be? it'd have been faster than taking all of them out-- the user guide doesn't seem to mention the outlets in its list).

Any ideas where to go next?

Thanks

S M








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    V70 XC AWD 1999 lighter outlets gone out V70-XC70 1999

    Howdy
    Depending on the exact wiring configuration (USA vs EUR models)- you may want to have a look in a few areas:
    Central fusebox
    Fuse F36 looks after the rear cigar lighter
    Fuse F30 looks after the front one

    Engine fusebox
    Check F6 & F2 as they feed part of the Central fusebox as well as the overload relay.
    If this check OK you may have to pull the centre console off as my V70 2.4T had some dodgy connectors onto the socket itself...

    Good luck!








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      V70 XC AWD 1999 lighter outlets gone out V70-XC70 1999

      Let's consider the possibilities one by one.
      The auxiliary relay is common to both 12V outlets, but it feeds almost every other accessory. You would have a lot more problems to report if it was not working.

      Next is one of the big connectors between the fuse box and harnesses. Once again, a failure here would affect lots of other things.

      As suggested, there is a separate fuse for each outlet (#30 and #36). Very unlikely they would fail at the same time, plus they feed other things (like the radio and power seats) you would notice. Worth a check, though.

      Next comes a connector located under the console just behind the shift lever. This is where I would place my first bet. This connector not only feeds the outlets, but seat heaters as well. If you have heated front seats, see if they actually get warm. Have you had any repair work done in that area (like the parking brake handle) lately? This connector, when disconnected, breaks both the hot and ground wires of both 12V outlets.

      Last is a ground connection at the doorsill that is common to both outlets. I would call this the dark horse.

      Use your voltmeter to check for 12V relative to ground rather than to the outer ring of the 12V outlet (ignition ON). If 12V is not there, the fault is on the hot side. If there, check resistance (ignition OFF) from the outer ring of the outlets to ground. This will tell you if there is a break on the ground side. Also check resistance between the outer ring on one outlet to the outer ring on the other.

      There is also the possibility (already suggested) tht wires have fallen off the outlet terminals. It seems too much of a coincidence that it would happen to both at once, but not impossible.
      Let us know what you find.








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        V70 XC AWD 1999 lighter outlets gone out V70-XC70 2000

        My 2000 V70 D blows its fuse (no 30 in the fuse box) when we plug accessories in to the rear socket.

        My local Volvo Dealer says it's down to a badly corroded front socket causing more resistance than the circuit can handle. The previous owner was a chain-smoker, and the cigarette ash from the cigar lighter has fallen into the socket. The solution is a replacement socket - at the dealer's expense because it's still under warranty!







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