12V socket not working

[JonL]

As the title. I ordered a new phone charger for it but still no joy. I was wondering if the fuse was blown, but not sure which fuse it runs through as there its one obviously labeled.

Any suggestions?

Jon

[Jonathan Kay]

Factory fitted? Which model and year?

Jonathan

PS: Does the position of the ignition switch matter?

[JonL]

Factory fitted I think. K series. I've turned ignition etc but nothing.

[Jonathan Kay]

The earliest diagram I have with a factory power socket is 10A fuse in position O. (Starts from the top with A.)

How much access to the back of the socket and the nearby wiring do you have?

Jonathan

[JonL]

I've just given it a test with a multimeter and it is live (12.6V on idle and 12.3V with the engine off). I am going to take the socket out and see if it's something physical on the inside that's not making contact.

[Jonathan Kay]

That sounded more likely than an unprovoked fuse failure.

"Cigar lighter" plugs and sockets often have problems making reliable physical contact. It's a pity there isn't a standardised alternative. If you need to change the socket consider something with built-in USB charging ports.

Jonathan

[JonL]

Good thinking JK. I'm off to pick up a new one now as I want it for Dunsfold tomorrow.

[JonL]

By way of completion, and in case anyone is searching 12V sockets in the future, I have just installed this from Amazon, as nowhere local seemed to sell one which had a USB socket.

It seems to work fine so far (30mins and counting!), has a USB socket, an inline fuse, and a cool blue light 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017BJUCVE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jon

[Wrightpayne]

Jon,

Looks good what did you fix it to?

Regards

Ian

[JonL]

The previous installation had a hole through the bulkhead so I ran a long bolt through the handlebar clamp and through to a nut in the engine bay. Not elegant and I added some adhesive pad to make it a bit more secure. There are probably more appropriate fitting ones out there but I just bought this one as it was cheap and had good reviews ( and a USB socket which is the future! )