2005 challenger no power at 12V outlet?

[texasmojo]

Hello guys, im new to this forum and new to the world of boats and lakes. I just purchased a used 05 challenger in mint cond. Took it out to the lake for the 1st time today. It was awesome!! I just ran into one little problem, I had no power at the 12v plug next to the radio. The radio turns on just fine with the engine on/off. I disconnected the red and black wires behind the plug and they showed no voltage on my meter with the key in. I have no owners manual. Is there a fuse box somewhere for the 12v plug? Thanks for any help.

 

[texasmojo]

Anyone? It would really help.

 

[ou812]

I have the same problem with my 06 challenger. If anyone out there can help it would be greatly appreciated. I have tried trouble-shooting but have came up with nothing!

 

[texasmojo]

I fixed the problem. It was pretty simple. There is a small white door on the side of the driver seat, underneath the steering wheel. I opened it and found a little black box that said FUSES. I opened it and pulled each fuse out one by one to see if they were blown. I found a blown one and simply replaced it with the spare fuse supplied in the fuse box of the same amperage. I turned on the battery switch and now had power at the 12V plug with the engine off. Hope this helps ou812.

 

[robin savell lloyd]

Good for you. I will try and remember and pass it on if any one else ask that question. :hurray:

 

[ou812]

Thanks for the info. I've looked there and didn't find anything blown. I'll definately try again.

 

[texasmojo]

At first i did not check with a meter. I just pulled them out and looked at them. Fuse#3 (blower) was the only one blown. And i dont think that fuse has anything to do with the 12V outlet. Fuse#1 (accessory) should be the one for the 12V outlet, i pulled it out and it did not look blown but i replaced it anyways. Then i turned on the battery switch and got my light bulb fuse tester. There is a grounding point next to the fuses. I had power on all of the fuses and that was it. I should have used the bulb meter first but its ok. If you dont have a meter then at least replace the fuses either way.

 

[kustomkarl]

Sometimes the fuses blows and you can't see the element is gone.I use a multi meter to doo my test. If you use the 12 volt bulb tester you run a chance of causing a problem in other electrical components if you reverse the connection by mistake.

Karl